Emergency Pool
No donation is wasted.
When a campaign falls short, its donors don't have to take the money back. They can pass it to a shared pool that helps the next urgent case — and only its contributors decide where it goes.
Where the money comes from
Three ways in.
1
Direct donations
Give to the general pool or to a themed one.
2
Campaigns that fell short
Donors who choose the pool when a campaign fails or is rejected by donors.
3
Unclaimed refunds
Refunds nobody collected within 180 days.
Themed poolsGeneralMedical helpDisastersAnimalsClimate
Where the money goes
Contributors vote. Every time.
Our team proposes sending a set amount to an approved, live campaign. Everyone who contributed to that pool then has 24 hours to vote.
- Contributors who gave half of the pool must vote
- More than half must approve
- Votes count by what you gave before the proposal — no buying in late
- Money can only go to live campaigns on CHERR.IO
Example · proposal to send €2,500 to a medical campaign
Donors who voted57%
✓ Enough donors voted
Votes to approve74%
✓ Receipts approved
Voting closes in 9 h 40 min
Be there on day one
Leave your email and we'll tell you the moment the first campaigns open. One email at launch — no spam.