He said, for charities missing out on money that goes to the company “there must be a better way”. JustGiving deducts 1.9 per cent from charitable donations plus 30 pence to process the payment.

Having raised millions for charity, Burrow was recognised at the GoCardless JustGiving Awards on Wednesday night with the special recognition award, which was accepted on his behalf by his wife.

Fundraising platform JustGiving has come under fire over the level of profit it makes from donations. The company made more than £31m before tax on £59m of income from fees from donors and charities ...