What if buying your morning coffee helped a surf club buy a new rescue board?
A not-for-profit giving network for Australia
Small purchases.Real change.
Shop where you already shop. Participating stores give a small share of each purchase to a charity you choose, at no extra cost to you.
50,000+people shopping as usual
$219,000a week for Australian charities
$0extra at the till, ever
95%of every gift reaches the charity
The journey
Understanding
Small amounts, spent by many people, add up to something large.
Australians make millions of card purchases every day. Buying for Good connects a few of them to the people and places that need help, without anyone changing how they shop.
Tap any place below to open its story.
Farmers market
Corner café
Coastal track
School fete
Lifeguard tower
Local pharmacy
Bookshop
Community garden
Footy oval
Bush walk
Bakery
Volunteer kitchen
Bushland
Harbour ferry
Town hallBelief
What if…
Four questions that started Buying for Good.
What if a business could grow by giving, not by discounting?
What if a small charity didn't have to spend half its year asking for money?
What if all of this happened without anyone paying a cent more?
The big idea
Three groups, each giving a little and gaining a lot.
Our logo is the three of them standing together.
- Businesses give a small share of eligible sales and win loyal customers.
Supporters shop as usual and choose where their share goes.- Charities receive steady funding they can plan around.
How it works
Three steps. No new habits.
Join for free
Register and choose up to three charities you care about.
Shop as usual
Pay with your card at participating stores. Prices stay the same.
Watch it grow
See how much your shopping has given, every month.
Choose your share
Pick the percentage of eligible sales you give.
Welcome supporters
We list your store for people who want to shop for good.
Show your impact
Get a monthly summary to share in store and online.
Apply to join
Registered Australian charities can apply.
Invite your community
Ask supporters to choose you when they join.
Receive funds
Regular payments, each with a clear statement.
Watch it ripple
Good things ripple
One week of ordinary shopping.
$0.00 given this week
Example amounts at a 2% share.
- Coffee$5.50
Groceries$86.40
Fuel$62.00
Pharmacy$24.90
A birthday gift$39.95
Featured causes
Together we create lasting change.
Now picture 50,000 people doing the same. That is about $219,000 a week for Australian charities.
Trust
Transparent, ethical, accountable.
Every dollar is traceable from the till to the charity, and the numbers are published every year.
95%reaches the charity
- Held in a separate trust account
Gifts never mix with operating money.
Independent audit, every yearThe full report is published on this site.
- ACNC-registered charities only
Each application is reviewed by a small panel.
Running costs capped at 5%Payment processing, the website and a small team.
Follow $100 of shopping
- You pay $100At a participating store, the normal price.
- The store gives 2%$2.00 comes out of the store's margin, not your pocket.
- Held in trustIn a separate, audited account.
- Shared out$1.90 to your charity. $0.10 covers running costs.
Governance
Who checks the numbers?
An independent auditor reviews the accounts every year. The report is published here.
How are charities chosen?
Only charities registered with the ACNC can join. A small panel reviews each application.
Can the share change without notice?
No. Businesses commit to their share for at least 12 months, and any change is shown to supporters first.
What do running costs pay for?
Payment processing, the website and a small team. They are capped at 5% of funds received.
I started Buying for Good because giving should be part of everyday life, not an extra chore. I promise every dollar will be accounted for, in public, every year.
Your crowd video plays here
Thousands of people, one simple habit.
Doctors, builders, students, chefs, farmers. Everyone already shops. Together it adds up.
Your benefit
Which one are you?
Pick your path to see what you gain.
Choose a path above, or ask Mia to help you decide.
What your business gains
- Customers who choose you because you give back.
- A giving program with no setup or admin.
- Monthly impact reports to share in store and online.
Common questions
What does it cost to join?
Joining is free. You only give your chosen share on eligible sales.
Do I need new equipment?
No. It works with the card terminal you already have.
What your charity gains
- Regular income you can plan around.
- A new way for supporters to give without asking them for more.
- Clear monthly statements.
Common questions
Which charities can apply?
Charities registered with the ACNC that have deductible gift recipient status.
How often are funds paid?
Every month, with a statement of where the money came from.
What you gain as a supporter
- Give to causes you care about while you shop.
- See your total impact grow every month.
- Discover local stores that give back.
Common questions
Will I pay more?
No. Prices stay the same. The business gives the share.
Is my card safe?
Card linking is not part of this website. When it launches, it will use a certified payments provider.
Is Buying for Good a charity?
It is a not-for-profit. It does not keep the gifts: it passes them to registered charities and publishes the numbers every year.
Do I pay anything extra?
No. Prices stay the same. The participating business gives a small share of the sale.
When does it launch?
Registrations are open now. We'll email you when Buying for Good opens near you.
Can I choose more than one charity?
Yes. Supporters can choose up to three, and change them at any time.
What happens to my details?
We only use them for your registration. News and updates are a separate, optional choice. See the privacy policy.
Action
Be part of the picture
Register your interest and we'll let you know when Buying for Good opens near you.
Takes about a minute
Your details are only used for this registration
Updates are optional and separate
Thank you, ♡
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