LGBTI equality and human rights in Europe and Central Asia

ILGA-Europe launch partnership with fintech company Revolut

  • Donations allows Revolut’s five million customers to instantly round-up their card payments and donate their spare change to charitable causes
  • The service will launch with an initial three charity partners: LGBTI rights organisation ILGA-Europe, Save the Children and WWF
  • Revolut customers will also be able to make donations via one-off, weekly or monthly recurring payments
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Posted: 1 July 2019

Revolut has today announced the launch of a new feature, Donations, allowing its five million customers to instantly round-up their card payments and donate the difference to three initial charity partners including ILGA-Europe. Revolut customers can also donate via one-off, weekly or monthly recurring payments. Revolut charges no fees and takes no cut from donations. There is no minimum donation amount and the feature can be turned on and off by customers at any time.

ILGA-Europe, Save the Children and WWF have been chosen as the first three charity recipients due to their appeal to Revolut’s global user base, each of them seeking to tackle injustices internationally. Revolut’s association with each charity will be ongoing and the fintech will be adding additional charities throughout the year as it rolls out this exciting new feature out.

Nik Storonsky, Founder & CEO of Revolut said: “Supporting social causes is really important to us and many of our users. A lack of transparency and time consuming processes are issues commonly experienced when donating to charity. So at Revolut we've decided to help make charitable donations simple by building an easy and secure tool to enable our community to give back, even if it’s only a little spare change. We’re excited to see how far Donations can go and the impact we can make together.”

Anna Shepherd, Fundraising Manager, ILGA-Europe said: ““Across Europe and Central Asia we’re seeing stagnation and rollback on LGBTI equality. Now’s the time to invest in lasting and real change in the lives of LGBTI people. This is why we’re thrilled to partner with Revolut to offer seamless giving solutions, allowing users to be part of the LGBTI movement and this transformative change through their everyday transactions.”

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Drag artist duo Novympia talk about LGBTI equality and Revolut donations

“The idea that you can donate in small increments – you might not even notice it after a while – makes you feel so much more at ease with it.” Watch drag artist duo Novympia talk about why supporting LGBTI equality matters to them and how Revolut has made it easier than ever.

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YouTuber and author Melanie Murphy talking about equality and Revolut donations

“I make a point of donating money from a lot of my LGBT content online. Making the ability to donate to charity simple, fast and easy is just so important.” Watch Melanie Murphy, lifestyle YouTuber and bestselling author, share why supporting LGBTI equality matters to her and how Revolut has made it easier than ever.

Posted by ILGA-Europe on Thursday, 11 July 2019

YouTuber Julia Zelg shares her inspiring story and how to support LGBTI equality

“A lot of people are not aware of ways to help the LGBTI community. Using this new Revolut feature is going to make it so practical for people to help in a very easy way.” Watch YouTuber Julia Zelg share her inspiring story and talk about how you can support LGBTI equality in your everyday life. ilga-europe.org/resources/news/latest-news/ilga-europe-launch-partnership-fintech-company-revolut

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Eyebrow King Sal talks about his story and engagement with LGBTI organisations

“It was quite difficult for me to find a place where I can go and meet other people in the community.” Watch Sal share his story, how LGBTI organisations can improve lives, and how Revolut Donations makes it quick and simple to support the cause. ℹ️ ilga-europe.org/resources/news/latest-news/ilga-europe-launch-partnership-fintech-company-revolut

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“I want a world where young queer people can feel not just proud of who they are but safe, supported and accepted.” Watch author and broadcaster Riyadh K talk about LGBTI equality around the world and why supporting causes like ILGA-Europe matters. ℹ️ ilga-europe.org/resources/news/latest-news/ilga-europe-launch-partnership-fintech-company-revolut

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