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Six months ago, we launched our “Turing the tide” campaign, to encourage everyone at Rapidata to think about the impact of single-use plastic on the environment and how we can make changes in our lifestyle to reduce our plastic footprint,…

There has been an increase in the number of high profile news stories of not for profits who have experienced breaches in data protection from cyber attacks and hackers. A number of these cases have been investigated and organisations subsequently fined…

Yes, it’s that time of year again! You can now download the 2019 Processing Calendar from Bacs to make sure your Direct Debit and Direct Credit Bacs files are submitted correctly next year. Download the Bacs 2019 Processing Calendar here…

With the summer holidays now upon us, you may well be looking forward to that well-earned break, lounging in the sun. But before you mentally get on that plane, take a look at our quick Direct Debit holiday checklist for…

If you process Direct Debits, it is important that you know the scheme Guide and Rules to make you’re compliant with Bacs. One of the key aspects of using this service, is the speed in which Service Users become aware that payers…

We are so proud to have won the award for the ‘Most Committed Company to the Sector’ at the recent Institute of Fundraising Awards 2018! This award means a lot to us. It’s so rewarding to see that our work…

Following a rule change, Bacs now requires all Facilities Managed Direct Debit bureaux to be accredited. This is in addition to the approved Bacs commercial bureau accreditation. As a trusted bureau for over 20 years, we believe clients would greatly benefit from…

With the growth of contactless and digital payment technology, it’s clear that people are looking for fast, easy and convenient ways to pay, to fit with their busy lives. As part of our commitment to the charity sector, we are…

This week, the Rapidata team will be in London supporting the Institute of Fundraising Technology Conference. This year’s IoF Technology conference has four streams of stimulating content to provide charities with inspiration and practical ideas – and beneficial new connections in…

Winning back cancelled donors Once a donor has decided to cancel their Direct Debit, what can you do to win back these supporters? Here’s our top tips on how to manage Direct Debit cancellations for charities:

Earlier this week, we were pleased to hear that we’ve been shortlisted in the Institute of Fundraising, National Fundraising Awards 2018, for the ‘Most Committed Company to the Sector’ award. This category is particularly significant for us. Having worked with…

We want to make sure our clients are getting the most from their recurring payments. Quite often, once new Direct Debit regular payment pages are created, the user experience is not reviewed on a regular basis. Over time this can…