Since 2023 Ripple has been supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity) to help the world-renowned children's hospital deliver the vital care it is so famous for. As part of this partnership, Ripple became the first organization to make a cryptocurrency donation to GOSH charity last year, contributing more than £60,000 in XRP. This donation is more than a financial contribution; it is a milestone that demonstrates how digital assets can support philanthropic causes to transform children's lives, and it has since paved the way for crypto donations from other philanthropists.
GOSH Charity's decision to accept cryptocurrency donations is the result of the charity's commitment to innovation while upholding the highest standards of financial stewardship. The charity worked with Ripple and Zodia Markets to navigate the technical, regulatory, and operational considerations involved in accepting donations in the form of digital assets. This collaboration ensured that GOSH Charity could embrace cryptocurrency giving while seamlessly converting donations into pound sterling through the Zodia Markets platform.
A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values
Ripple’s partnership with GOSH Charity began with an initial £100,000 pledge to help build the new Children's Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Since then, our commitment has deepened. Over the past two years, Ripple has proudly sponsored the ‘Love GOSH’ gala event twice, helping the charity raise nearly £2 million across 2024 and 2025 - all going towards helping to ensure that no childhood is lost to serious illness.
Our employees have also embraced the cause personally. Six Ripplers have completed the London Marathon as part of Team GOSH, and another cycled from London to Paris to raise vital funds. Teams have also volunteered as GOSH Charity fundraisers at events like the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. These efforts have generated more than £25,000 in addition to Ripple’s donations.
“We’ve developed a strong and ever-growing relationship with Ripple over the past few years and we’re very appreciative that they have become our first ever donor via cryptocurrency,” shared Chris Carter, Head of Partnership Development at GOSH Charity. “They will be supporting our efforts to engage both new audiences and ensure we can unlock donations from supporters both in the UK and internationally. Ripple’s donation will hopefully be the first of many we receive from the crypto community, and it will be vital in helping GOSH Charity continue to give seriously ill children the best chance, and the best childhoods, possible.”
The Broader Impact of Crypto Fundraising
For GOSH Charity, accepting cryptocurrency donations opens new avenues for international giving as part of their broader strategy to globalize fundraising efforts. Digital assets can transcend the limitations of traditional banking infrastructure and foreign exchange costs, making it easier for supporters from outside of the UK to contribute. The benefits of cryptocurrency donations for charities include:
- Global accessibility: supporters from anywhere in the world can contribute without the friction of traditional international transfers.
- Transparency: blockchain technology provides an immutable record of donations.
- Efficiency: direct transfers can reduce intermediary fees and processing time.
The charitable sector is seeing a steady increase in the integration of digital assets, a trend highlighted in The Giving Block's 2025 Crypto Philanthropy Report. In 2024, cryptocurrency donations surpassed $1 billion, indicating that digital assets are becoming an established tool for donors. This growth is supported by broader institutional interest, with 70% of Forbes’ Top 100 Charities now accepting cryptocurrency, a 25% increase over the previous year. While still a developing portion of overall global giving, the scale of individual contributions is notable; the average crypto donation rose to $10,978.28 in 2024.
Supporting Life-Changing Work
GOSH Charity stops at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. Ripple is proud to support their work.
Every donation to GOSH Charity supports the hospital's most urgent needs. These contributions fund cutting-edge medical equipment, innovative research, state-of-the-art facilities, and support services for seriously ill children and their families. The hospital’s commitment to innovation in medical care aligns with our own values around using technology to solve real-world problems.
Crypto donations to GOSH Charity must meet a minimum threshold of £10,000. If you would like to donate crypto to GOSH Charity, reach out here.
To learn more about GOSH Charity and their life-saving work, visit gosh.org.
For more information about Ripple's commitment to social impact, explore our 2024 Ripple Impact Report.
