Why we are using Bitcoin

We are building EverGive for the long term. That means we cannot afford short-term thinking.

We need a charitable fund that protects value over time. One that grows with the world, not against it. One that can’t be printed, frozen, or inflated away. One that enables aid to get to the most needed areas of the world.

That’s why we’ve chosen Bitcoin.

Bitcoin is proving its use case as freedom money

Bitcoin is already being used across the world, from Nigeria to Argentina, as a lifeline for those facing inflation, currency collapse, or authoritarian regimes.

In Palestine, where access to banks is severely restricted and external controls dictate what money can and can’t be moved, Bitcoin offers a way for individuals and NGOs to receive funds globally, without permission.

In Sudan, as war tears the country apart and banking infrastructure collapses, families are using Bitcoin to send and receive critical aid across borders when no other financial system works.

In Ukraine, when the invasion disrupted traditional banks and payment rails, Bitcoin enabled near-instant international fundraising and direct support to those affected.

It’s not just a speculative asset. It’s freedom money. It’s the first global, digital reserve that no government controls, no bank manipulates, and no one can corrupt.

And for long-term charitable giving, we think that matters.

Yes, it’s volatile. And that’s okay.

Bitcoin’s price goes up and down in the short term. We’re not blind to that.

But we’re not here for the short term.

EverGive holds Bitcoin with a 20+ year horizon. That gives us the ability to ride out volatility and focus on what really matters: growing the reserve over time so we can give more, for longer.

And history supports this approach. Over the past 15 years, Bitcoin has outperformed every other major asset class. Not by a little, but by orders of magnitude. With the institutional backing of giants like BlackRock, and governmental support in the US, Bitcoin has been massively de-risked.

We’re not promising returns. But we are optimistic about the future.

We’ve thought deeply about the risks

Bitcoin, like any technology, comes with risks. Here’s how we think about them:

  • Security: Our Bitcoin reserve is held in a highly secure, multi-signature cold storage solution, with no single point of failure.

  • Volatility: We mitigate this by having a long-term strategy. We're not reacting to the market, we’re holding through it.

  • Regulation: Bitcoin is legal in the US, UK and in most jurisdictions globally. The appetite to further ease regulation is only increasing. We’re monitoring the landscape closely and working with advisors to ensure we are compliant.

  • Custody: We work with trusted, regulated custody partners to keep our reserve safe, auditable, and accessible.
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  • Sharia Compliance: We have consulted several scholars leading in Islamic Finance to be assured that Bitcoin is in accordance with the principles of faith. To see in-depth, please review the Shariah Review Bureau's piece here.

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What if you gave £10 a month?

We often underestimate what small, consistent action can achieve, especially when paired with the long-term power of Bitcoin.

This is what happens if you give just £10 a month to EverGive:

These aren’t just numbers. They’re potential lives changed, schools built, communities sustained, for decades to come.

Here's how it works:

1. Your £10 monthly donation is invested directly into Bitcoin.
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2. We aim for a 29% average annual return over 20 years, based on historical Bitcoin performance.

3. Every month, 7% (annualised) of the fund is distributed to charitable causes, funded by partner foundations, so your contribution stays focused on growth.

The result: Your donation doesn’t just give once. It gives again and again.

By year 20, your £2,400 total donation could create over £100,000 in long-term impact. That's just you - what if there were hundreds of EverGive donors, thousands.. millions?
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This isn’t about hype. It’s about hope.

We didn’t choose Bitcoin because it’s trendy. We chose it because it’s transformational.

Because we believe every pound donated should have the best chance of growing into something bigger, something that can fund causes not just this year, but for decades to come.

Bitcoin gives us that chance.

It’s not conventional. But neither is our mission.

‍Start with £10 a month. Leave a legacy that lasts.
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