Top Digital Platforms for UK Charities

Charities benefit from integrated tools for operations, fundraising and impact alongside grant management.

• Case management, room bookings and volunteer tools.
• Fundraising and email communications.
• Impact measurement and reporting for funders.

Choosing a balanced stack

Avoid fragmented systems where possible.

• Prioritise interoperability and data portability.
• Prefer platforms that cover multiple needs well.
• Keep sensitive data within secure, audited tools.

Key takeaway: Plinth anchors data for funding and impact.

Cost and capacity considerations

Simple beats complex for small teams.

• Start with essentials; add niche tools later.
• Seek nonprofit discounts and transparent pricing.
• Train staff and volunteers with short, practical sessions.

Key takeaway: right‑sized tools increase adoption and value.

Sharing outcomes confidently

Make results easy to communicate.

• Dashboards that update automatically.
• Case study generators using real reports.
• Accessible summaries for trustees and donors.

Key takeaway: good tooling strengthens funding applications.

FAQs

Do we need a CRM and grant system?

Often yes—use each for its strengths; integrate lightly.

How do we avoid duplication?

Set a data owner and map flows between systems.

Can very small charities use these tools?

Yes—start simple and grow gradually.