From 2017 to 2019, the percentage of people donating to UK charities has been shrinking. Along with stricter data collection regulations, needs for transparency have also led to a growing lack of trust among donors, as people don't know where their money is going.

Rocked by high-profile scandals and still reliant on outdated fundraising tactics, Britain’s charities are under pressure to rethink the ways they engage the public. Disaster relief fund ShelterBox is resorting to a book club, aiming to drive regular donations while raising awareness of its efforts.

Samsung’s Global Goals app, which comes pre-installed on the Galaxy Note 10/10+, educates people about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and makes it easy for them to donate to charity. By gamifying charitable giving, Samsung is tapping into people’s demand for brands to help them make more ethical decisions.

Giftcoin is the world’s first cryptocurrency designed for transparent charitable giving. Could this use of cryptocurrency – which was until recently an alternative or niche way of spending – be a step towards seeing radical ideas becoming mainstream models?