Euro and SEPA donations: transparency for the parish council

Parishioners give in many ways: at the candle stand, for memorial services, for Philoptochos, for a renovation. More and more ask whether they can give online too. For the council, the challenge is the same: a clear picture and accountability.

Split offerings into funds

General fund, Philoptochos, memorials, special appeals. When every gift has a fund, reports almost write themselves.

SEPA transfers

The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) allows euro transfers between banks across Europe. For diaspora parishes it is a simple way to accept gifts from members in different countries. Ask donors to put the fund in the payment reference so it is easy to match.

Receipts

Every donor deserves a receipt, in their own language. For your parish's tax or accounting obligations, ask your accountant: the rules differ from country to country.

Accountability

• Two people always count the collection.
• A monthly summary by fund for the council.
• An annual report in plain language for parishioners.

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