Donate Leftover Holiday Money to Charity

Turn Travel Memories into Meaningful Donations: How Charities Can Raise Funds from Leftover Holiday Money

Every summer, millions of us return from our holidays with pockets full of foreign coins and colourful notes — a little reminder of where we’ve been.

They end up in jars, drawers, and gloveboxes across the country. We tell ourselves we’ll use them “next time”… but we never do.

Now imagine if all those forgotten euros, dollars, and dirhams could help fund your charity’s next project, pay for vital equipment, or support families in need.

With Cash4Coins, they can.

The Hidden Treasure in UK Homes

According to travel surveys, there’s over £500 million worth of unused foreign coins and banknotes sitting in UK homes.

Most people don’t even realise how much they have — the small handfuls of change from city breaks, honeymoons, and business trips soon add up.

For charities, that’s not just spare change — it’s an untapped goldmine of goodwill.

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Why This Works So Well for Charities

Everyone wants to support good causes, but not everyone has spare cash to give.

Foreign and old coins are different — they’re already “out of sight, out of mind.”

That makes donating them effortless:

“It’s money they can’t use — but you can.”

It’s one of the simplest fundraising appeals you’ll ever run — and yet it consistently delivers meaningful results.

🪙 How the Process Works

At Cash4Coins, we make it incredibly easy for charities, schools, and fundraisers to turn leftover foreign coins into spendable pounds.

1️⃣ Collect

Encourage supporters, staff, and local businesses to drop off their leftover foreign coins, old £1 coins, or withdrawn notes.

You can collect them through:

• Collection tins or change boxes

• Offices and schools

• Events and community drives

• Partner retailers and travel agents

2️⃣ Send

Once collected, send everything to Cash4Coins — either via Freepost or an insured courier collection.

No sorting required — just pack it safely.

3️⃣ Process

Our expert team uses advanced sorting machines and manual checks to process all 180 active world currencies and 400 withdrawn ones, including:

• Euros, dollars, yen, francs, drachmas, pesetas

• Old British pounds and pre-decimal coins

• Damaged or corroded coins from donation tins

4️⃣ Get Paid

Your charity receives fast payment directly into its bank account — with a full breakdown report.

We handle everything; you just enjoy the results.

Why Banks Can’t Help

Many charities try to deposit foreign or mixed coins with their bank — only to be turned away.

That’s because banks:

• ❌ Don’t accept foreign coins

• ❌ Reject old or damaged UK coins

• ❌ Only accept notes in limited currencies

So while donation boxes fill up with “unbankable” money, it’s just sitting there waiting for a better solution — and that’s exactly what Cash4Coins provides.

Real-World Example: Turning Travel Memories into Meals

A community food charity in the Midlands recently ran a “Holiday Money Appeal.”

They asked supporters to bring in leftover coins and notes from their travels.

In just three months, they collected over 27kg of coins — including euros, dollars, and pre-euro francs — worth £1,540.

That was enough to fund hundreds of meals for local families.

The campaign was so popular they now run it twice a year.

Campaign Ideas to Inspire You

Campaign Name	Description	Perfect For
Travel Memories Drive	“Donate your leftover holiday coins to support [Charity Name].”	End of summer campaigns
Foreign Change Week	Set up coin collection points in offices or schools.	Corporate & community fundraising
Coins of the World Display	Create a map showing where donations came from.	Museums, schools, libraries
Airport Appeal	Partner with local airports or travel agents.	Year-round collections
Legacy Coin Appeal	Ask supporters to donate coins found in estates.	Charities with legacy programmes

Each campaign works because it’s tangible, inclusive, and nostalgic.

Everyone loves to feel they’re giving their holidays a second purpose.

Sustainability Meets Fundraising

Not only is this great for raising money, it’s good for the planet too.

At Cash4Coins, we ensure that all coins — even those that can’t be reissued — are recycled responsibly, keeping metals and materials out of landfill.

So every coin you collect helps both people and the planet.

💚 The Benefits for Your Charity

✅ Zero cost to participate

✅ No sorting required

✅ Fast, direct payment

✅ Works year-round

✅ Eco-friendly fundraising

✅ Engages supporters of all ages

It’s simple, sustainable, and surprisingly profitable.

💬 What Charities Say

“We had boxes of foreign coins that had been sitting untouched for years. Cash4Coins turned them into £824 for our hospice appeal. Brilliant service!”

— Community Fundraiser, Dorset

“Our supporters loved donating their leftover travel money. It was an easy way for everyone to get involved without spending more.”

— Youth Trust, Manchester

The Takeaway

Your supporters’ travel souvenirs could be your next big donation stream.

Whether they’ve been to Paris, New York, or Portugal, chances are they’ve got coins at home that can help your cause.

With Cash4Coins, you can transform holiday leftovers into lasting impact — effortlessly.

👉 Visit Cash4Coins.co.uk to get started today.

Cash4Coins – Turning spare change into real change.