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Support GOSH Charity with cryptocurrency

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity) is now accepting cryptocurrency donations in order to ensure we can raise as much as possible to support seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

We're running a trial to assess the impact this can have and whether it enables us to have even greater impact.

To make this possible, we’ve partnered with Zodia Custody (a crypto custody provider) and Zodia Markets (a crypto exchange platform) to enable supporters to donate using cryptocurrencies.

They've brought their expertise and experience to ensure the process is as smooth as possible for supporters whilst ensuring we follow all necessary due diligence and compliance procedures.

All you need to do is enter your information into the form below, and one of the team will respond with the necessary steps to facilitate your donation using crypto.

During this initial trial period, we’re accepting donations using cryptocurrency that are at least £10,000 in value. This is something we are reviewing throughout the trial and may be changed in due course.

Make your donation

How to donate your crypto to charity

1. Share your details

Please provide some standard information such as your details and the amount you plan to give.

2. We’ll follow our process

This will involve due diligence and speaking with Zodia.

3. Finalise your gift

Once this is done, we’ll contact you about how to finalise your donation.

FAQs: Donate using cryptocurrency

A digital asset is a digital or a virtual store of value, like a currency, which is secured by cryptography.

Digital transactions are recorded on a public blockchain, providing tamper-proof records of transactions. This means that digital assets are a very transparent form of funding - enabling the charity to assess donor provenance. And if disbursements are made in digital assets, then the donor can track how funds are spent.

Accepting digital donations means GOSH can diversify its funding base, making us less reliant on traditional means of fundraising and future proofing, which is especially relevant when factoring in generational wealth.

Yes. We gratefully accept cryptocurrency donations as part of our commitment to offering flexible ways to support our life-saving work for seriously ill children.

We accept a variety of major cryptocurrencies. These include:

  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Tether (USDT)
  • XRP
  • USDC
  • Solana

Crypto donations are quickly converted into pounds sterling (GBP) and used to fund vital work at GOSH. Your gift could help support research, equipment, family support services, and rebuilding the hospital.

HMRC has issued guidance on crypto assets. Please note that these are subject to change.

At this time, we're unable to process Gift Aid on cryptocurrency donations due to HMRC regulations. However, your donation still makes a huge impact.

In some cases, yes. Cryptocurrency donations may be tax-deductible depending on your country of residence. We recommend speaking to a tax adviser to understand your individual situation.

Yes. After donating, you will receive an email confirmation with a receipt. Please ensure you provide a valid email address during the process if you'd like to receive this.

No, we're unable to accept anonymous crypto donations at this time.

Yes, at this time the minimum donation amount is £10,000.

Absolutely. We use a trusted third-party crypto donation processor to ensure your gift is transferred securely and transparently.

Due to the nature of cryptocurrency transactions, we are unable to offer refunds for crypto donations.

Please only send cryptocurrencies listed on our donation platform. Donations made in unsupported currencies may be lost and cannot be recovered.

Donations are held in secure custody by Zodia Custody and are typically converted to GBP shortly after receipt. This helps us use your donation effectively and immediately.

Very secure. Zodia Custody provides institutional-grade digital asset security, including multi-layered protection, regulatory oversight, and strict governance controls. Your donation is safeguarded throughout the process.

Crypto donations to GOSH Charity are securely processed using Zodia Custody, a regulated institutional digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered. Zodia provides best-in-class security, operational transparency, and compliance.

As cryptocurrency is used more widely, more is becoming known about its environmental impact. We’re exploring current and potential efforts to reduce the environmental impact of using crypto alongside our partners Zodia Custody and Zodia Markets. This will be factored into our review of this trial for GOSH Charity to accept donations via cryptocurrency.