Pixxles puts CSR ahead of UK launch during Covid-19 crisis

Pixxles, a new comprehensive and secure payment processing solution for e-commerce merchants throughout the UK & EU, recently completed its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign in the UK despite delaying the launch of its business until later this year.

The pandemic has proven an opportunity for Pixxles to change its initial approach to CSR based on what the team has seen happen in the UK, and on a global basis, over recent months. Pixxles made the decision to donate to a variety of charities representing a multitude of important causes across the UK in order to help the worst affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Scott Dawson, Head of Operations, Pixxles, said: “It has been great to see so many individuals and organisations become involved with their local communities and support a variety of important causes. Small actions can make a big difference and we wanted to be a part of that. You will see the Pixxles team getting more personally involved with our CSR activities over the coming months as we launch our business and begin helping UK businesses grow and prosper online.”

The charities and causes that have benefitted from Pixxles donations to date include:

Week one

• Captain Tom’s garden ‘walkathon’ – Captain Tom’s incredible fundraising effort for the benefit of NHS staff and keyworkers.https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs
• Campaign for National Parks – Nature charities are working hard to preserve and protect the UK’s green landscapes to enjoy when the lockdown ends. https://www.cnp.org.uk/
• Safelives – The lockdown is a particularly challenging time for adults and children living with abuse, and the professionals working hard to support them. https://safelives.org.uk/
• Age UK – Older generations are among the hardest to be hit by the virus and need continuous support during the crisis and the period of self-isolation. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
  

Week two

• The Children’s Society – Coronavirus is putting thousands of vulnerable children at increased risk of abuse and neglect. Lockdown has meant they are now hidden from view, trapped in their own homes.
  https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/
• British Red Cross – For over 150 year, they have supported people in the UK in times of crisis, and the uncertainty of the coronavirus is no exception. Providing vital humanitarian and individual support for the most vulnerable. https://www.redcross.org.uk/
• Fields In Trust – Parks and green spaces have proven enormous benefit to people’s physical health and mental wellbeing. http://www.fieldsintrust.org/
• Action Mental Health – During these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to be aware of our stress levels & mental health. https://www.amh.org.uk/

Week 3

• Independent Age – Coronavirus is affecting all our lives. With lockdown we’re not able to see family and friends, making it feel very overwhelming and isolating. Especially when you’re old. https://www.independentage.org/
• Little Village – Children living in poverty are likely to be affected socially & emotionally by COVID19. To assist vulnerable families during this crisis, Little Village are like a foodbank but for clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children. https://littlevillagehq.org/
• Women’s Aid – Domestic abuse is sadly escalating under lockdown. Home is not a safe place for women living with abuse and during Covid19 many are feeling trapped. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
• Action for Children – COVID19 has thrown all our lives into an unprecedented crisis. Families who were already struggling to feed their children are finding themselves unable to afford basic essentials. https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
• Diabetes UK – As the coronavirus outbreak continues, there’s a lot of confusion about what the current advice means for those with health conditions. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/

Week 4

• Mental Health Foundation – Infectious disease outbreaks, like the coronavirus, can be scary & can affect our mental health.https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
• Crisis – Homeless people have been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. Finding it difficult to protect themselves – not being able to wash their hands or self-isolate.
  https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/in-this-together/
• Kidney Research UK – Coronavirus is one of the biggest challenges in our lifetime. And those affected by kidney disease are particularly worried. Facing additional struggles to their already challenging lives.
  https://kidneyresearchuk.org/
• Refuge – 1.6m women experienced domestic abuse last year, and the current lockdown has the potential to aggravate pre-existing abusive behaviours by perpetrators. https://www.refuge.org.uk/
• The Trussell Trust – As the lockdown continues, some people have been struggling with low incomes to buy essential items for their family. https://www.trusselltrust.org/