Why Direct Mail Still Matters for Charities

Direct mail remains a vital part of the UK charity fundraising landscape because it delivers results that digital channels alone simply can’t match. Unlike digital messages that can be easily overlooked or filtered out, a physical letter or pack arrives directly in the supporter’s home—creating a tangible, lasting presence. This not only increases the likelihood of your message being seen, but also strengthens emotional connection and trust with your cause.

Direct mail remains the foundation of a successful multi-channel marketing mix

Direct mail remains a cornerstone of successful UK charity fundraising

Did you know?

The Most Effective Channel

79% of all charity donations

come from direct mail, making it the most effective channel for fundraising.

Open Rates

85% of charity mail is opened

with items often revisited and shared multiple times, increasing engagement.

Web Traffic Generation

70% of recipients go online

after receiving charity mail, bridging the gap between offline and digital marketing.

Choosing the Right Direct Mail Option for Your Charity

When planning a mail campaign, charities have three main options: Direct Mail, Partially Addressed Mail (PAM), and Door Drops. Each approach has different benefits, costs, and levels of targeting—so understanding the differences helps you meet your budget and campaign objectives.

Our team of experts have posted 1,000s of successful charity mail campaigns – speak to a member of our team today to find out more about each mail option, or download our Citipost Mail charity brochure, which details more information about each service.

VAT on Printed Matter: What Charities Need to Know

VAT can have a significant impact on the cost of your fundraising campaigns. While many charities know about VAT mitigation on postage through the Agency Agreement, it’s just as important to understand where VAT exceptions and charges apply on printed materials themselves. Making the right choices allows you to unlock further savings—and avoid unexpected costs.

For more information, download our Citipost Mail Charity Brochure today or speak to our team.

Pack Optimisation and Design to Maximise Your Budget

At Citipost Mail, we understand that compelling print and creative choices are at the heart of successful charity communications. Our team partners with you from day one—offering specialist advice, innovative ideas, and hands-on support at every stage.

Our comprehensive consultancy service can support you with bespoke pack design, format optimisation, prototyping and testing and personalisation at scale, will also offering advice on sustainable formats, helping you meet donor expectations for environmentally responsible fundraising.

Our Charity Clients

We are proud to partner with a range of charities

CPM, Mailing Services

Full-Service Support for Charities

We’re your end-to-end partner for smarter, more effective charity communications.

Let’s work together to make every penny— and every message—count for your cause.

Creative
Strategic campaign planning, impactful design, messaging, and personalisation that connect emotionally with your audience.
Data
Data cleansing, segmentation, management, and GDPR-compliant mail lists to target supporters precisely.
Print
High-quality, sustainable print production for letters, brochures, leaflets, and other collateral.
Digi-Mail
Innovative hybrid mail solutions that combine digital sending with physical mail delivery, saving time and cost while maintaining quality.
Direct Mail
End-to-end management of your mail campaigns, print, fulfilment, and delivery optimisation to maximise response.

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