Did you know that you can support Alzheimer's Research UK in many different ways online, through investments or even by recycling?
So, next time you’re simply browsing the internet, looking to make a purchase online or wanting to get rid of your old car, why not do it through one of the below websites and Alzheimer’s Research UK will receive a donation.
There are various easy, everyday ways to support groundbreaking dementia research at no extra cost to you!
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Relish
Relish has tools to help those living with dementia by bringing joy, stimulating the mind, keeping independent, helping close relationships with family and friends, and bringing moments of calm.
Relish is offering Alzheimer’s Research UK supporters 10% off all its products. Simply use the discount code ‘RelishAR’ upon check out. When you use this discount code, Relish will donate a further 10% of the value of your purchase to the charity.
Nectar Donate
You can now support Alzheimer’s Research UK by donating your Nectar points!
Nectar Donate is a new initiative from the team at Nectar and Crowdfunder which allows you to donate your Nectar points to a charity of your choice.
Ebay for Charity
With Ebay for Charity you can support Alzheimer's Research UK in a couple of ways:
1. Sell for charity: When listing an item to sell on Ebay you can choose to donate 10-100% of the sales to us - you have the power! All you need to do is use 'Charity Search' to find Alzheimer's Research UK, then look for “Donate a portion to charity” when you list your item and sell as normal.
2. Give at checkout: You can 'favourite' Alzheimer's Research UK and each time you checkout using Paypal you'll have the option to donate up to £25 to us.
Ripples
Now you can support Alzheimer’s Research UK every time you shop whether out and about or online. Ripples is a giving app that lets you round up your card payments and donate pennies every time you spend.
You can choose to round up to 50p or £1. For example, if you are rounding up to 50p and spend £2.45, you would round up to £2.50 and donate 5p. It’s easy to set a weekly cap or pause donations, so you’re always in control.
Charity Vouchers
Looking for a gift that’s thoughtful and different? Charity gift vouchers are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and many other occasions. Recipients can simply donate the value of their voucher to any UK charity - it’s their choice!
Redeeming vouchers is very quick and easy, and the charities chosen get 100% of the value of the vouchers they are given. Charity Vouchers are available in three different formats: posted vouchers, e-vouchers and ‘print-your-own’.
Collctiv for digital payments
If you’re organising a bake sale, tombola or raffle and want a digital alternative to collecting money, why not download Collctiv? Simply set up a digital pot on the app and download a QR code that people can use to pay direct. It works with Android and Apple pay and is super quick to use. Once you’ve collected your donations, transfer them to your bank account as you would with any normal collection and then send the monies back to Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Give with Bing
Through Microsoft’s Give with Bing rewards scheme you can raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK simply through your Bing searches!
Every Bing search gives you three points and you can earn more points through a variety of daily activities such as quizzes and polls.
Click the button below to link your existing Microsoft email to Give with Bing or sign up to activate the scheme.
Easyfundraising
As the UK’s biggest charity shopping site, Easyfundraising allows customers to shop at over 6,100 retailers who will donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK after every purchase at no extra cost to you!
Free and easy to set up, go to Easyfundraising’s website and search for Alzheimer’s Research UK in the search bar.
Once you’ve registered to support us you can shop at your favourite retailers online as normal, just make sure to start your shopping journey through Easyfundraising, or download the free Donation Reminder on your laptop that will remind you when a retailer gives a donation.
You can also download the Easyfundraising app and shop via your phone too.
Give as you Live Online
Give as you Live Online is a free and easy way to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK when you shop online.
When you shop at over 4,000 top stores including John Lewis & Partners, Expedia and Marks & Spencer via Give as you Live Online, they'll turn a percentage of your spend into free funds for us!
Simply sign up, search for the retailer on our website or app and shop as normal. It's that simple!
The Giving Machine
There are over 2,000 top retailers that you can shop at through The Giving Machine.
Set up your free account and you can shop at your favourite retailers by clicking through via The Giving Machine’s website and we will receive a donation every time you make a purchase!
There are also prizes up for grabs with their weekly GivingLottery! Not only will you be in the chance of winning some amazing prizes, but 40% of the ticket sale will be donated to your chosen charity.
Thrift+
Having a spring clean or want to make space for your new threads? Then check out Thrift+ who will help to sell your second-hand clothes and raise money for charity at the same time!
Simply order a ThriftBag and send your clothes to Thrift+ who will sell your clothes online for you.
After a small fee from Thrift+ for any sales over £5, you can choose how much of the remaining proceeds to keep and what you would like to donate to your chosen charity. See how you can support dementia research with Thrift+ today!
Go Raise
With over 3,000 retailers to choose from, by using Go Raise you can donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK every time you shop.
With no extra costs to you, all you need to do is set up a Go Raise account and shop at your favourite online retailers. The amount donated differs between retailers but up to 5% could be donated to us each time you shop!
You can also register the company you work for with a Go Raise account meaning you and your colleagues can raise money for vital dementia research.
Kindred
With Kindred’s shopping extension you can earn cashback while you shop. With over 25,000 participating online retailers all you have to do is download their free shopping extension on your laptop, computer or mobile phone then continue shopping as normal.
You’ll automatically earn cash from your online purchases. You can choose how much to keep and how much you’d like to donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK, it’s up to you!
Rainy days
Updating your wardrobe? Check out Rainy Days, an online retail company selling high-street clothes at discount prices. You can donate 10% of your purchase to us when you use code ARUK at checkout!
Investments
Donate shares and other assets
Donating shares or other assets such as land and property can be valuable and highly tax-effective ways to support the work of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Donate cryptocurrency
Donate cryptocurrency today to help develop treatments that will keep people connected to their families, their worlds and themselves for longer.
Gaming
Humble Bundle
PC gaming store, Humble Bundle, lets their customers choose how much they donate to their chosen charity.
With a wide selection of PC games and bundles, not only can you choose how much you want to pay for the games but also how much of the purchase price you donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK!
Tiltify
Did you know that you can support dementia research through online live streams?
Whether you’re live streaming your gaming or a music session, you can easily create a fundraising page through Tiltify, so your viewers can donate to your chosen charity. To set up your Tiltify fundraising page and fundraise for Alzheimer’s Research UK, click the button below to get started.
Travel
Charitable Travel
Did you know you can help fund vital dementia research and book your next dream getaway at the same time?
Charitable Travel are an online travel agency who allow their customers to donate 5% of the holiday costs to Alzheimer’s Research UK at time of booking.
With a range of holiday packages on offer from beach getaways, city breaks, safari trips, cruises and more you will be spoilt for choice!
City Sightseeing London
With over 120 cities to choose from worldwide, where will you be making memories on your next City Sightseeing tour?
For every tour booked through this link, City Sightseeing will donate 10% of the total booking value to Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Car
Giveacar
Giveacar is a not-for-profit social enterprise that can turn your old car into cash for a charity of your choosing!
They will arrange free collection and will either sell your car at auction or scrap it depending on its condition. All the proceeds (minus service fees) will go to your charity of choice.
Check out Alzheimer’s Research UK’s dedicated page on their website to find out more about scrapping your old car.
Charity Car
By getting rid of your unwanted car through Charity Car you will be able to donate 100% of the car’s scrap value to Alzheimer’s Research UK!
Charity Car collect cars anywhere in the UK and can also auction your old car if it is in good condition to raise more money for charity, minus a low fixed-rate auction fee.
Simply visit their website and enter your postcode and car registration to receive a quote.
Recycling
Collection 4 Clothes
With Collection4Clothes, you can raise money for life-changing dementia research by donating your pre-loved clothes and trinkets. All donations are shipped to Eastern Europe, Africa or Asia, where they are either recycled or resold at affordable prices.
Collection4Clothes operates its free and efficient doorstep collection service across the UK. All you need to do is fill a bag up or book a collection online.
Recycle 4 Charity
By recycling used ink cartridges, not only will you raise money for vital dementia research but you’ll also be helping the environment!
Sign up to Recycle 4 Charity and request your free postage label or postage box to send your used ink cartridges to Recycle 4 Charity who will turn these into donations.