The infrastructure for communities that take care of each other
Common Change gives your community a shared fund, a way to surface needs, and a democratic process for deciding how to help—all in one place.
Helping each other shouldn't be so hard
Existing approaches to community support are awkward, inefficient, or impersonal. There’s a better way.
The Old Way
Pass the hat
Awkward, unequal pressure, no record of what was given
One person decides
Benevolence committees, potential for bias, no transparency
Bank transfer requests
No structure, no context, uncomfortable to ask
JustGiving campaigns
Built for strangers, public and performative, transactional
Spreadsheets and manual tracking
Messy, error-prone, no integrated payments
The Common Change Way
Shared fund
Everyone contributes what they can, when they can—no pressure
The group decides
Collective decision-making, full transparency, every voice matters
Dignified conversations
Share your story with context, invite the group to respond
Built for your community
Private, relational, designed for people who know each other
All-in-one platform
Contributions, requests, decisions, and payments—handled
How collective generosity works
Three simple principles that make communities more resilient
Pool Resources
Members contribute to a shared fund—whatever they can, whenever they can. No minimum. No pressure. The fund grows together.
Share Needs
When someone faces a challenge, a group member starts a conversation. It might be a financial request, a need for goods, or just exploring possibilities.
Decide Together
The group responds: “I’m In,” “I’m Listening,” “I Have Questions.” No single person plays gatekeeper. When there’s consensus, help flows.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Simple tools that handle the complexity so you can focus on community
Giving Circles
Create a private group for your community. Invite members, set roles, customise settings.
Shared Fund
Pool contributions from the group. Track balances in real-time. See exactly where every pound goes.
Conversations
Surface needs in a dignified way—financial requests, goods & services, or just sharing what’s on your mind.
Decision Support
Members weigh in: “I’m In,” “I’m Listening,” “I Have Questions,” or “Not Aligned.” The group decides together.
Secure Payments
Contribute via card or bank transfer. Receive funds via BACS. Gift Aid reclaimed automatically on eligible donations.
Stay Connected
Email digests, decision reminders, and in-app activity feeds. Everyone stays in the loop.
Not another crowdfunding platform
Collective Decision-Making
No single person decides who gets help. The community decides together. Every voice matters equally.
Transparent
Everyone sees the fund balance, the requests, and the group’s decisions. No hidden gatekeeping.
Dignified
Request owners control their story. Share as much or as little as you want. No performative poverty required.
Relational
Built for communities who know each other—not strangers on the internet. Trust is the foundation.
Gift Aid Enabled
As a registered UK charity, we reclaim Gift Aid on eligible donations—adding 25% to every contribution at no extra cost.
Built for the UK
Registered charity. Local payment methods. BACS transfers. Proper compliance. No foreign exchange hassles.
Ready to see it in action?
Watch a 3-minute demo or start your own giving circle today—it’s free to get started.