Our 2025 Charity Impact
During 2025, Positive Lending proudly supported Ringwood Foodbank and Julia’s House Children’s Hospice as our chosen charities. As part of our commitment, 100% of advertising and editorial fees from our Positively Speaking magazine were donated directly to these charities. Alongside additional fundraising activity, this support helped fund essential services for families facing financial hardship and life-limiting illness. We are extremely grateful to everyone who contributed and helped make a real difference throughout the year.

Our 2026 Chosen Charities
For 2026, Positive Lending is proud to support Julia’s House Children’s Hospice and Alzheimer’s Society, two charities providing life-changing support to families at some of the most challenging times in their lives. Each charity is featured below, with further information, media content and direct donation links.

Positive Lending Raises £6,990, plus £1,042 in Gift Aid for Alzheimer’s Society 

Paul McGonigle, CEO and Founder of Positive Lending, completed his solo Hadrian’s Wall Trek, hiking the full 84-mile (135km) route in memory of his late father, Robert.

Finishing on World Alzheimer’s Day makes the achievement even more meaningful.

Paul took on the challenge to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Society, helping support its work with people living with dementia, their families and carers, as well as funding vital research.

And thanks to everyone who has supported Paul along the way, the JustGiving page has now raised £6,990, plus £1,042 in Gift Aid.

Ross Boon, Regional Fundraiser at Alzheimer’s Society, said:

“We’re incredibly grateful to Paul and everyone at Positive Lending for their support of Alzheimer’s Society. Paul’s determination to take on the immense challenge of hiking the full length of Hadrian’s Wall in memory of his father, Robert, is truly inspiring. Around one million people in the UK are living with dementia, and too many families understand the impact the condition can have on those they love. By sharing his story and fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society, Paul is helping to raise vital awareness of dementia while supporting people who are affected by it every day. Every pound raised helps us provide life-changing support, fund groundbreaking research and campaign for a better future for people living with dementia. We’re wishing Paul the very best of luck for this incredible challenge and are hugely thankful to Positive Lending and everyone who chooses to support his fundraising journey.”

A huge well done to Paul, and a sincere thank you to everyone who has donated, shared the challenge or supported him along the way.

Positive Lending Raises £9,279 for Julia’s House

As part of our 2026 charity fundraising programme, the Positive Lending team, alongside several lender partners, successfully completed a charity trek along the Jurassic Coast in support of Julia’s House Children’s Hospice.

Despite challenging weather, the team completed either a 15-mile or 10-mile route, raising an incredible £9,279 for the charity.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated and supported the trek. Your generosity will help Julia’s House continue providing vital care and support to children with life-limited and life-threatening conditions, and their families.

Julia’s House Children’s Hospice provides frequent, flexible care for children with life-limited or life-threatening conditions, giving families vital respite, comfort and emotional support.

Care is delivered both in the family home and at the hospice, helping children to be supported in familiar surroundings while parents receive much-needed breaks. Julia’s House must raise 93% of the funding it needs each year to continue delivering this essential service.

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, providing vital support to people living with dementia and the families who care for them. The charity offers expert information, practical guidance, and emotional support, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning for change.

With dementia affecting hundreds of thousands of families across the UK, Alzheimer’s Society plays a crucial role in ensuring no one faces the condition alone.