GoodBox

About GoodBox

GoodBox was established in 2016 to address the impact of a progressively cashless society on charitable giving. The company was co-founded by Francesca Hodgson, who brought over a decade of experience in the charity sector, Andrew O'Brien, an ex-Credit Suisse investment banker, and Tibor Barna, who has a background in leading technology teams at major financial institutions. The firm operates in the fintech space, specifically providing fundraising technology for the non-profit sector, including charities, museums, religious organizations, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

GoodBox provides a consolidated platform for digital fundraising, designed to modernize how charities connect with donors. The business model centers on providing both hardware and software solutions to facilitate contactless donations. Clients can purchase or use a range of physical devices, such as the handheld GBx Flex, the GBx Podium for large public spaces, and the GoodPlate for religious environments. These devices are engineered to accept all major contactless payment methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, and notably feature offline capabilities, allowing donations to be collected in areas with poor or no internet connectivity.

Complementing the hardware is the GoodBox Portal, a data-driven dashboard that allows organizations to track and analyze their fundraising efforts. This platform provides real-time insights into donation patterns, campaign performance, and high-performing regions, enabling charities to refine their strategies. It also simplifies administration by offering detailed reporting and management of multiple devices and user accounts, eliminating the need for manual cash handling and counting. GoodBox has served over 1,500 non-profit organizations, including prominent names like the Natural History Museum, The Church of England, and the British Red Cross, processing millions in donations.