Resource your mission
Grow your supporter base and inspire them to give more
Save precious time
Free up your team to do what matters most to your cause
Free to you
It's free of charge for churches and charities - all the benefits, at no cost
Partner Account for Churches and Charities
Open your account todayThe Partner Account for Churches and Charities is to help your cause to maximise your giving income and manage your support all in one place. It simplifies the donation process and connects you to our growing community of over 30,000 generous givers.
Reduce your admin burden
We’ll handle all your gift administration and related Gift Aid claims, so that your team are freed up to do more of what matters to your church or charity.
Boost your cashflow
With our Instant Gift Aid feature, you could boost your church or charity’s cashflow with every Stewardship gift.
Grow your giving income
We want to help your church or charity do more – and grow your giving income to enable that. With expert guidance and resources on hand, we can help inspire and enable your supporters.
Expand your supporter base
By opening your Stewardship Partner Account for Churches and Charities, you become discoverable to our growing community of over 30,000 generous givers.
Activate generosity
We know that different supporters like to give in different ways. With our anonymous giving option and our expert Philanthropy Services, we can enable giving that may not otherwise happen.
Fundraise online
Through the Partner Account, you can build your own fundraising pages, and tell your story on your Stewardship profile.
How does it work?
- Gifts for your support are made to Stewardship (regular or one-off)
- We handle all the gift administration and add Instant Gift Aid where applicable
- Funds are granted to your bank account on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on your preference
I don't know what we would do if we had to claim our own Gift Aid - it is such a help.
Dan Martin Pastor, Grace Church Gateshead
Our supporters needed a quick and easy way to donate online. Being a registered Stewardship partner meant that our online page was live and ready to be used.
Deborah McMillan Trustee, FONiC Trust
It’s as easy as 1-2-3 to get set up!
- Complete our online application form.
- A member of our team will assess and process your application. For details of who can open a Partner Account, see our eligibility criteria.
- Once your account has been approved, we’ll help you set up your Stewardship partner profile, access reports, and invite your supporters to give with Stewardship.
We are with you every step of the way on your fundraising journey.
We're here to help
Our Church and Charity team are always happy to hear from you and to answer any questions that you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no direct cost to you. To cover some of our costs, we deduct a small amount from the gift and Gift Aid we receive from supporters, which also helps us to develop and grow Christian generosity and the impact it has. For more information, you can read more about our Partner Account fees.
Supporters can make donations by Direct Debit or by debit or credit card and cheque. Supporters can also make donations from the balance in their Stewardship Giving Account.
Supporters from outside the UK can arrange donations on your church or charity profile page, but unless they pay UK tax, their giving will not be eligible for Gift Aid.
Donations will build up in your Stewardship Account and then, in most instances, be paid to you once a month as a grant. Our grants can also be made weekly and, should you require funds in an emergency, you can request a withdrawal in-between your normal payment intervals.
Whenever we make a payment to you, we send a communication so you can access your account online to see details of the payment and the donations included.
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