Golden Giving Limited

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Golden Giving Limited is a UK-based online fundraising platform that trades as People’s Fundraising, providing digital tools for charities and community groups to collect donations, run events, and manage campaigns.

London, United Kingdom
goldengiving.com

About Golden Giving Limited

Golden Giving Limited is a fundraising technology company registered in England and Wales that operates an online donation and fundraising platform, trading under the brand People’s Fundraising. It provides charities, schools, PTAs, community groups, and other nonprofit organisations with tools for one‑off and recurring donations, events and ticketing, raffles and lotteries (where enabled), memberships, crowdfunding campaigns, and online charity shops. The platform is widely referenced in UK charity guidance as an online giving solution and is accessible via the goldengiving.com domain and branded People’s Fundraising sites for individual nonprofits.([popupfundraising.com](https://www.popupfundraising.com/?utm_source=openai))

A charge with the descriptor “PAYPAL *GOLDENGIVIN” is very likely a donation or payment processed through Golden Giving/People’s Fundraising where PayPal handled the underlying card transaction. The abbreviated “GOLDENGIVIN” reflects the truncated form of “Golden Giving” that often appears in card statement fields. Such a charge might relate to an online donation to a specific charity, the purchase of event tickets, membership fees, or participation in a fundraising campaign hosted on the Golden Giving/People’s Fundraising platform. Depending on how the end charity set things up, the statement may show Golden Giving (or a truncation of it) rather than the individual charity’s name.

If you don’t immediately recognise the charge, first check your recent online donations, event registrations, or membership renewals made through a UK charity or community group; many of them now use People’s Fundraising/Golden Giving as a back‑end processor. Look for email receipts from the charity or from Golden Giving/People’s Fundraising, which will usually include the transaction date, amount, and beneficiary organisation. If you still have questions, you can visit the Golden Giving/People’s Fundraising site and use their contact or support details, or contact the charity you believe you donated to; both can help confirm the transaction or arrange a refund where appropriate. As with any unfamiliar charge, you may also contact your bank or card issuer to dispute or block further payments if you suspect fraud.

Bank Statement Variations

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Golden Giving Limited.

  1. PAYPAL *GOLDENGIVIN

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “PAYPAL *GOLDENGIVIN” instead of the charity’s name?

Many charities use Golden Giving Limited’s People’s Fundraising platform to process online donations. When you pay via PayPal or card, the descriptor space is limited, so it may appear as a truncated form like “PAYPAL *GOLDENGIVIN” rather than the specific charity name, even though the funds are routed to that charity through Golden Giving.

What types of payments are typically processed through Golden Giving/People’s Fundraising?

Golden Giving processes online donations (one‑off and recurring), event and raffle ticket purchases, memberships, and other fundraising campaign payments on behalf of registered charities, schools, PTAs, community groups, and similar organisations.([popupfundraising.com](https://www.popupfundraising.com/?utm_source=openai))

How can I confirm which charity or campaign my Golden Giving charge went to?

Search your email for receipts around the date and amount of the charge—look for messages from the charity itself or from Golden Giving/People’s Fundraising. These receipts normally list the benefiting organisation and campaign. You can also log into the account you used on the fundraising page, or contact the charity directly with the date and amount so they can look up the transaction.

Can I get a refund for a donation made via Golden Giving?

Golden Giving’s People’s Fundraising platform allows for refunds in cases such as duplicate payments or errors, but the specific policy is governed by the benefiting nonprofit. If you need a refund, promptly contact the charity named on your receipt or confirmation email; they can request a reversal through the platform. If you cannot reach them, use the contact details on the fundraising site and provide your transaction reference and date.([fundraising.makingspace.co.uk](https://fundraising.makingspace.co.uk/terms-and-conditions?utm_source=openai))

Why do I see a small or temporary Golden Giving charge on my card?

Some payment processors place a small temporary authorisation hold to verify that your card is valid before completing a full donation or purchase. This hold may appear as a low‑value or pending Golden Giving/PayPal charge and usually disappears automatically within a few days if the transaction is not completed.

How do I cancel a recurring donation set up through Golden Giving/People’s Fundraising?

If you created a recurring donation, you can usually cancel it by logging into the account you used on the People’s Fundraising/Golden Giving page and navigating to your donations or billing settings. If the payment is processed via PayPal, you can also cancel the subscription directly in your PayPal account under ‘Automatic payments’. If you are unsure, contact the charity or use the support/contact form on the fundraising page.

Does Golden Giving provide Gift Aid for UK donations, and how does that affect my charge?

Yes. For eligible UK taxpayers, Golden Giving/People’s Fundraising can reclaim Gift Aid from HMRC on behalf of the benefiting charity when you tick the relevant declaration during checkout. This does not increase the card charge you see on your statement; instead, it allows the charity to receive an additional amount from HMRC based on your donation.([fundraising.makingspace.co.uk](https://fundraising.makingspace.co.uk/terms-and-conditions?utm_source=openai))

Who should I contact if I don’t recognise a Golden Giving payment?

First, review your recent donations and event bookings and search your email for ‘Golden Giving’ or ‘People’s Fundraising’. If you still cannot match the charge, contact your bank to confirm transaction details and to protect your card, and then reach out via the contact or support links on the Golden Giving/People’s Fundraising site with the date, amount, and any reference visible on your statement so they can investigate.

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