Built for Kingdom impact
We specialise in serving churches and Christian charities, so your payroll isn’t just accurate, it’s aligned with your mission
Reliable. Compliant. Stress-free.
We handle the complexity of UK payroll regulations so you can focus on your people rather than the paperwork
Scaling with your needs
Our expert team and evolving technology mean you’ll always have the right support, whether you’re processing five salaries or five hundred
Accuracy and compliance are non-negotiable
Every month, your staff rely on being paid correctly and on time. But payroll is complex, ever-changing and easy to get wrong.
With Stewardship, you can trust that everything is done properly, from tax codes and pensions to end-of-year submissions and HMRC reporting. We bring specialist knowledge, rigorous checks and an unwavering commitment to accuracy.
Your mission matters
You probably weren’t called into church or charity leadership to manage payslips and pension uploads. But payroll still has to happen and mistakes can drain time and cause distraction.
We take the pressure off by managing it all behind the scenes, giving you back valuable time and peace of mind to lead with confidence and clarity.
Caring well for people is Kingdom work
Payroll is more than just process; it’s part of how you care for your staff and lead with integrity. When it runs smoothly, your people feel valued and secure. When it goes wrong, it undermines trust.
That’s why our service is built on a deep respect for your team and a shared commitment to Christian stewardship.
Our fees
Stewardship is a not-for-profit organisation and our costs are always kept as low as possible. Any surplus is reinvested into supporting charitable activities such as training, events and resources.
One-off set up fee
Fixed monthly fee based on number of employees
Opt-in fees for additional support with pensions
Start your application
If you are ready to start your application please fill in the form below.
If you still have questions, our team are always happy to hear from you and to answer any questions that you might have
Please note, we can only speak to employers about their payroll account. If you are an employee of a charity, please contact your employer
T: 020 8418 8181
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a registered Christian charity or church we can help. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact our team and we'll talk you through it.
Fill in the application form and provide some details of your current church/charity, as well as nominate at least two nominated payroll contacts who'll be our point of contact. If you have an existing payroll service we'll just require copies of your employees P11, their last pay slips and any pension details. We'll get the rest set up for you, sending your Service Guide that defines the details of your payroll service.
You'll need to provide Stewardship with clear instructions about the payroll on a monthly basis by the deadline date; to make sure there are sufficient funds in the client account each month; and to advise us of any changes to the payroll contacts. The client is also responsible for communicating any payroll issues to their employees. A detailed list of client responsibilities is available in our service guide.
Each month we have a payroll deadline date (full list of dates provided in our service guide). You'll send us details of new employees, leavers or any changes by this date. (Changes made after this date can be made, but may incur an additional fee for reprocessing the payroll.)
Around the middle of each month, you will receive a Direct Debit letter via post, along with a payroll report showing the month's calculations. The letter will indicate the total amount we will debit from your account and the report will show a breakdown of your employees’ payroll. You can also view a copy of all payslips online. We recommend you look over these reports and let us know if there should be any changes made. You will have seven days before the actual Direct Debit goes through the bank.
Once the Direct Debit has been collected from you, we will pay employees directly and make sure that the PAYE due is paid to HMRC on time.
All employees will receive pay directly into their account on the last working day of each month.
Stewardship operates an online payslip system. All payslips are uploaded onto a secure website. The employer will have access to the payroll portal and will be able to view all payslips, usually one week before payday. Each employee will be able to view their own payslip, and can also view payslips from previous months.
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