PATCHWORK

Patchwork is a global platform that lets friends contribute cash, time and skills towards a group gift or event. People can use Patchwork to organise all sorts of celebratory occasions - from weddings and baby showers to surprise birthday parties - and collectively fund all kinds of unique gifts and experiences - from honeymoons to handbags, campervans to cookery classes and bikes to beehives. How it works: Patchwork is free to set up and use and only takes 3% commission when funds are collec... ted through the site. By creating a patchwork, people get to share an idea for a special gift or experience so friends and family can see the plan and choose how to help make it happen. Users can choose to customise a patchwork template or start one from scratch – just like putting together a Pinterest board. Except with Patchwork you can assign an action to each image, so friends and family can see what they are being asked to fund, make or do. Funds given via Patchwork go direct to the creator’s Stripe or PayPal account, for them to spend when and where they like. Patchwork is fully independent and not attached to any retailers. All the things people choose to fund, make and do are recorded in their Patchwork account, so they can keep track of contributions and send thanks when they are ready. More