Why?
Giving habits have changed significantly in recent years, with fewer people carrying cash. If your church relies heavily on cash-based giving, you may be missing opportunities to receive donations from regular worshippers and visitors alike.
Digital and contactless giving not only makes it easier to give – it can also increase generosity. Research shows that people tend to give significantly more when using contactless methods, often giving over three times as much as they would in cash.
Making it simple, quick and accessible to give removes barriers and enables both planned and spontaneous generosity, helping your church to grow a more sustainable pattern of giving.
How?
Introduce a range of digital giving options, such as a contactless donation device, and an online giving page with a QR code. Position these clearly and make them easy to use.
Explain how these methods work and reassure people about security and simplicity. Offer guidance for those unfamiliar with the technology.
Continue to support those who prefer traditional methods, but actively encourage a gradual shift towards cashless giving as part of your overall approach.
Resources & Links
We provide practical tools and guidance to help your parish move towards cashless giving.
- Free in-parish demonstrations, including Wi-Fi and mobile signal checks, to explore the options that work best for your context
- A 3-month “Try Before You Buy” device loan at no cost, so you can test digital giving with your congregation
- £250 small grants available towards the purchase of a contactless giving device
- Support materials for online giving, including QR codes and ready-made Canva templates for promotion
- Guidance on setting up devices and SumUp accounts to make giving simple, secure, and visible
- Solutions and advice for churches with limited or no Wi-Fi or mobile signal, ensuring every parish can enable digital giving
These resources are designed to make cashless giving accessible, practical, and adaptable to your parish context.
Help available?
We offer hands-on support to help your parish introduce and embed cashless giving.
- Free in-parish demonstrations to explore devices, check connectivity, and discuss the best options for your parish
- Practical assistance to set up devices, create SumUp accounts, and test payment processes
- Guidance on promoting cashless giving using online methods, QR codes, and printed materials
- Advice on solutions for churches with no Wi-Fi or mobile signal, including alternative options for digital giving
- Support for integrating cashless giving alongside other methods, ensuring a smooth transition and inclusive approach
- Ongoing advice and troubleshooting to help your parish confidently adopt and maintain digital giving
This support helps your parish make giving easy, visible, and convenient for everyone, while maximising generosity.
