Fundraising Regulator Compliant

    Verified Space: Connect Your Store with Your Community.

    One centralised platform that eliminates double-bookings, verifies fundraising agencies, and ensures only trained fundraisers turn up — saving time, hassle, and customer complaints.

    Verified Agencies
    Zero Double-Bookings
    Complete Audit Trail
    Friendly fundraiser at a retail storefront greeting two shoppers with a donation tin and clipboard

    The Current System Is Broken

    Stores and fundraising agencies still rely on phone calls, paper diaries, and informal handshakes — with predictable results.

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    Double Bookings & Conflicts

    Informal arrangements lead to multiple agencies showing up for the same slot, causing embarrassment and complaints.

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    No Fair Rotation System

    Agencies with existing connections get preferential access while professional organisations struggle to book slots.

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    Compliance Nightmares

    No audit trail for the Fundraising Regulator, making compliance reporting time-consuming and stressful.

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    Untrained Fundraisers

    No verification that fundraisers are properly trained, leading to poor customer experiences and complaints.

    How Verified Space Works

    A transparent, three-step process that brings fairness and efficiency to retail fundraising

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    Stores Create Available Slots
    Store managers publish their available fundraising slots with dates, times, and capacity
    2
    Agencies Request Bookings
    Fundraising agencies see all available slots transparently and request bookings on a first-come-first-served basis
    3
    Track & Provide Feedback
    Both parties exchange feedback after each booking, building reputation and ensuring quality over time

    Platform Features

    Everything you need to run fair, compliant, and professional retail fundraising

    Optional Charity Verification
    Agencies that supply a UK Charity Number are automatically verified against the Charity Commission and earn a verified badge
    Transparent Rotation
    All agencies see the same available opportunities with clear first-come-first-served booking
    Double-Booking Prevention
    Automatic conflict detection ensures one agency per slot, eliminating awkward confrontations
    Audit Trails
    Complete compliance reporting for the Fundraising Regulator with immutable booking history
    Two-Way Feedback
    Stores and agencies rate each other, building reputation and rewarding professional behaviour
    Compliance Ready
    Verify trained fundraisers before they arrive, reducing complaints and ensuring quality

    Trusted By

    Leading agencies and retailers rely on Verified Space for transparent, compliant fundraising

    "Verified Space has completely eliminated our double-booking issues. The transparent system means we can plan our fundraising calendar with confidence."

    Store Manager

    Major Retail Chain

    "Finally, a fair system that gives every agency equal access to booking opportunities. The verification process builds trust with store managers."

    Fundraising Manager

    Fundraising Agency

    For Store Managers
    Take control of your fundraising calendar with Verified Space
    • Eliminate double-bookings automatically
    • Work only with verified, professional agencies
    • Rate agencies and build a quality network
    • Complete audit trail for compliance
    Are you a Store Owner / Operator?
    For Fundraising Agencies
    Access fair booking opportunities and build your reputation
    • See all available slots transparently
    • Fair first-come-first-served booking
    • Build reputation through positive feedback
    • Optional Charity Commission verification badge
    Are you a Fundraising Agency?

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about UK retail fundraising bookings with Verified Space

    Verified Space is built for two groups: retail stores and venues that host fundraising activity, and the fundraising agencies (charities, professional fundraising agencies, and community organisations) that run those collections. Stores publish available slots, agencies request them, and the platform handles the paperwork around safety briefings, verification, and audit trails.
    No. Agencies can register without a UK Charity Number. If you do hold one, supplying it during onboarding lets us verify your status against the UK Charity Commission and display a verified badge to store managers. Many professional fundraising agencies and community groups operate on the platform without one.
    Our platform uses automatic conflict detection so only one agency can hold any given time slot. When a store manager creates available slots, the system enforces exclusivity — once a slot is approved for one agency, it is immediately removed from availability. This eliminates the embarrassing and costly situation of multiple fundraisers arriving at the same location.
    Unlike email chains and phone calls, Verified Space provides a transparent, first-come-first-served marketplace that gives every agency fair access to booking opportunities. The platform creates a complete audit trail for Fundraising Regulator compliance, verifies registered charity status when supplied, and enables two-way feedback between stores and agencies to build trust and accountability.
    Agencies register their fundraisers on the platform with unique IDs and DBS check status. Before a booking takes place, store managers can see exactly which trained fundraisers will be attending. After each session, stores rate fundraisers individually on a 1-10 scale, building a performance record that helps maintain high standards across the network.
    Verified Space operates a transparent first-come-first-served booking system. All agencies see the same available slots simultaneously, eliminating favouritism. Agencies that consistently receive high ratings (4+ stars) from store partners earn 24-hour early access to new slots, rewarding professional conduct while maintaining fairness.