What if buying your morning coffee helped a surf club buy a new rescue board?
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.
- No extra cost Shoppers pay the normal price.
- Local stores Participating businesses fund the gift.
- Your choice Pick the charities you support.
- Every purchase counts Coffee, fuel, groceries.
- Open books See where every dollar goes.
- Australian charities Registered with the ACNC.
- Good for business Loyal customers who come back.
- Not for profit Built to give, not to earn.
The journey
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.
Morning surf clubFarmers marketCorner caféCoastal trackSchool feteLifeguard tower
Outback roadLocal pharmacyBookshopCommunity gardenFooty ovalBush walk
Reef diveBakeryVolunteer kitchenBushlandHarbour ferryTown hall
What if…
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
Join for free
Register and choose up to three charities.
Shop as usual
Pay with your card at participating stores.
Watch it grow
See how much your shopping has given each 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 with customers.
Apply to join
Registered Australian charities can apply.
Invite your community
Ask supporters to choose you when they join.
Receive funds
Get regular payments with a clear statement.
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
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.
- 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 trustBuying for Good holds it in a separate, audited account.
- Shared out$1.90 goes to your charity. $0.10 covers running costs.
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.
Which one are you?
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.
Be part of the picture
Register your interest and we'll let you know when Buying for Good opens near you.
Thank you, ♡
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