GiftMe

GiftMe – Simple, Honest Fundraising GiftMe is a clean and secure way to create your own personal donation page and receive support directly from people who care about you. Whether you’re dealing with unexpected costs, trying to clear debt, or just need a bit of help getting back on your feet, GiftMe gives you a simple space to explain your situation in your own words and accept support safely. No ads. No algorithms. No pressure. Just a straightforward way for people to help if they choose to. What you can do • Create your own personal donation page • Write a clear and honest description of your situation • Share your page anywhere (social media, messages, links) • Accept secure card payments through Stripe • Receive donations directly to your own Stripe account • Edit or remove your campaign at any time • Sign in easily with email and password • Keep your page private — only people with your link can view it Secure payments with Stripe All payments are processed by Stripe, one of the world’s most trusted payment providers. Stripe handles: • Card security • Fraud protection • Payment processing • Payouts to your connected account GiftMe never stores card details and does not process payments itself. Fees (clear and transparent) Stripe charges a standard processing fee on each donation. In the UK, this is typically: • 1.5% + 20p per transaction To keep GiftMe free for everyone: • A 5% platform fee is taken from each donation • This helps cover hosting, development, and running costs So in total: • Stripe takes its processing fee • GiftMe takes a small 5% fee • The rest goes directly to the campaign owner There are: • No subscriptions • No hidden charges • No ads • No selling of user data Everything is designed to be simple, fair, and transparent. Why the app is free GiftMe is free to use so anyone can create a campaign without upfront cost. The small fee on donations helps: • Keep the platform running • Prevent spam and abuse • Keep the experience clean and ad-free • Support ongoing updates and improvements This means you can focus on sharing your story without worrying about setup costs. Who this is for • People dealing with financial pressure or debt • People facing unexpected expenses • Anyone who needs a simple, honest way to receive support • Users who value privacy, simplicity, and transparency You stay in control at all times. Your data & privacy • No ads • No tracking • No selling of data • You can delete your account at any time • Your campaign is only visible through your shared link GiftMe isn’t about pressure or promises. It’s about honesty, transparency, and giving people a safe way to help — if they choose to.