Fundraising without events
Move beyond sausage sizzles and collection jars. Nearer connects you with businesses to receive round-up contribution from everyday purchases, all year round.
Fundraising is broken
Most community fundraising still depends on weekend events and volunteers giving up their time. It works, but it is hard to organise, easy to cancel, and often raises less than the effort deserves.
Limited to one day or weekend
Weather dependent
Volunteer heavy
Cash handling and reconciliation
Donor fatigue
How it works
Designed to be easy for community groups
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Apply your cause
Share a few details about your group, what you do, and what support will be used for. We review each application with identity checks and manual review to make sure every group is real, local, and accountable before going live.
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Get matched locally
Once approved, your cause is shown only to shoppers who live nearby, based on suburb or postcode. This keeps support relevant and connected to the community you serve.
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Customers choose to support you
At checkout, customers can round up their purchase and choose your cause from a small list of nearby groups. Giving is optional and easy, with no pressure to say yes.
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Receive funds regularly
Round-up contributions are pooled and paid out on a set schedule. You receive clear records, simple reporting, and predictable payments without chasing donations or running events.
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Share your progress
Post short updates to show how funds are being used and when goals are met. This helps supporters see the real difference their local support makes and builds trust over time.
Built into everyday shopping
Funds are raised through normal online purchases, without one-off drives, events, or extra work for your group.
Local by default
Support comes from people who live nearby, based on suburb or postcode, not broad campaigns or distant donors.
Ongoing, steady support
Instead of short fundraising bursts, Nearer creates a continuous way for your community to support your cause over time.
A smarter way to fundraise
Fundraising often relies on one-off events, limited time slots, and volunteer effort. A continuous model can raise more with less work.
Focus on your cause
Small, everyday support that adds up for the people and places around you.
No campaigns
Support happens through everyday online purchases, so you do not need to plan events, sell tickets, chase donations, or keep asking the same people for help. Nearer runs quietly in the background while you focus on your cause.
Ongoing local support
Instead of one-off fundraisers, your group receives small contributions over time from people who live nearby. These round-ups add up gradually, giving you steady support you can rely on, not just short fundraising bursts.
Community groups we support
Nearer connects everyday purchases to local groups that bring communities together. If you run one of these initiatives, you can apply.
Schools and kids
Supporting local schools, breakfast programs, and family services for kids.
Local sport clubs
Supporting grassroots clubs with fees, gear, and facilities so sport stays open to everyone.
Food and support
Backing local groups that step in with meals, essentials, and help when times are tough.
Community spaces
Supporting halls, playgrounds, and local spaces where people gather and feel connected.
Disability and carers
Supporting local services for people with disability and their carers.
Youth and men’s sheds
Helping people build skills, confidence, and connection locally.
Arts and local culture
Keeping local creativity alive through small events, workshops, and community-led programs
Animal rescue
Helping local shelters and rescue groups care for animals and find them safe homes.
How funds flow
Every contribution follows a clear and transparent path. Here is how funds move from checkout to your community group.
Shoppers choose to round up
At checkout, shoppers can choose to round up their purchase to support a local community group.
Contributions are processed digitally
Round-up contributions are processed securely alongside the purchase, with no cash handling required.
Funds are distributed to your group
Nearer takes a small platform fee, and the remaining funds are transferred directly to your community group.
Get started
Apply to have your community group verified. We review every application and guide you through what happens next, so you can focus on your cause while Nearer takes care of the setup.
FAQs
Local, community-based groups such as schools, kindergartens, sports clubs, neighbourhood houses, and support services can apply. If your group supports people in a specific local area, Nearer is likely a good fit.
Nearer does not rely on one-off campaigns, events, or constant asking. Support comes from small, optional round-ups added to everyday online purchases made by people who live nearby.
No. Support happens through participating merchants at checkout. You can share your involvement if you want, but there is no requirement to promote or fundraise actively.
Your cause appears to customers who live in your local area, based on their suburb or postcode, when they shop online with participating merchants.
Contributions are pooled and paid out on a regular schedule once minimum payout thresholds are met. You will receive clear records and reporting for each payout.
There is no cost to apply. Nearer operates with clear, transparent fees that are handled at the platform level, with no hidden charges for community groups.
You will be asked to share basic details about your group, where you operate, and how funds will be used. This helps us verify groups and keep support local and accountable.
You can still apply. Nearer is rolling out region by region, starting in Australia. We will notify you when the platform becomes available in your area.