What Is Donation Tracking for Churches
Donation tracking is the record of individual gifts to a church, including donor name, amount, date, and Gift Aid eligibility status. Givr by MRVL tracks every donation in real time and automates Gift Aid claims to HMRC, turning a manual admin task into a one-tap process.
Why Churches Need Donation Tracking
UK churches receive over £2 billion in annual giving, yet an estimated £560 million in Gift Aid goes unclaimed because donations aren't properly recorded or linked to Gift Aid declarations. Without donation tracking, treasurers spend hours matching gifts to donors, checking who's eligible for Gift Aid relief, and manually submitting claims to HMRC. This delays the money reaching your church by months and leaves significant income on the table. Givr removes this friction by tracking every donation the moment it arrives and flagging which ones qualify for Gift Aid.
How Givr Tracks Donations
When a congregation member scans your church's QR code and gives via their phone browser, Givr records the gift instantly with their name, amount, date, and Gift Aid declaration (if applicable). No app download, no account creation, no signup friction. The donor enters their details once and can give again with a single tap. All donations feed into your church's dashboard, sorted by fund, donor, and date. As of June 2026, Givr stores complete audit trails so your treasurer can pull reports by fund, donor segment, or time period whenever you need them.
Automated Gift Aid Submission
The real power of donation tracking in Givr is automated Gift Aid. When a donor declares they're a UK taxpayer at the point of giving, Givr captures that declaration and securely submits it to HMRC Charities Online (Gather tier and above). Your church gets 25p for every pound given by a taxpayer, claimed automatically. No spreadsheets. No manual filing. No missed deadlines. Givr handles the compliance and submission so your treasurer can focus on ministry instead of paperwork.
Real-Time Reporting and Transparency
Donation tracking gives your church complete visibility. View total giving by fund, see recurring donors, track which services generated the most giving, and identify supporters who may have moved or changed circumstances. Your treasurer can export donation reports for accounts, spot trends in congregant generosity, and share giving summaries with leadership. Givr's dashboard shows giving health at a glance, making it simple to plan budgets and thank donors personally.
Who Should Be Tracking Donations
Any UK church that handles cash, card, or digital giving should track donations. Churches with fewer than 50 members benefit from Givr's simplicity; larger congregations with complex fund structures use it to manage multiple offerings (tithe, missions, building fund, etc.) in one place. If your church currently relies on cash envelopes, manual ledgers, or fragmented payment methods, Givr centralizes giving and reclaims the Gift Aid you're missing.
Getting Started with Givr
Setup takes about 10 minutes. You create a Givr account, connect your bank via Stripe (no FCA licence needed), and generate your QR code. Print or display it during services. When your congregation gives, they scan the code, enter their amount, and complete a Gift Aid declaration if eligible. From that moment, Givr tracks the donation, stores the declaration, and prepares it for HMRC submission. The Free tier tracks unlimited donations with a 1% platform fee and £5,000 monthly volume cap. Gather tier (£25/month or £245/year) unlocks Gift Aid submission, recurring giving via GoCardless, and GASDS small-donation scheme support at 0.5% platform fee.
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Frequently asked questions
What data does Givr track about each donation?
Givr records the donor's name, email, gift amount, date, which fund it went to, and whether they declared Gift Aid eligibility. Your treasurer can sort by any of these fields to run reports or identify trends.
Is donation tracking private and secure?
Yes. Givr uses Stripe for payment processing (FCA authorised) and encrypts all personal data. Gift Aid declarations are stored securely and only shared with HMRC when you authorise submission. Your donation data never leaves UK servers.
Can Givr track recurring donations?
Yes, on the Gather tier and above. Givr integrates GoCardless to enable standing orders and subscriptions. Each recurring gift is tracked individually and Gift Aid is claimed on every payment.
How much Gift Aid can my church recover with Givr?
For every £1 given by a UK taxpayer, your church receives an extra 25p from HMRC. Givr's automated submission ensures you don't miss any eligible gifts. On average, UK churches reclaim 15-20% more Gift Aid once tracking is in place.
Do I need to be FCA regulated to use Givr?
No. Givr uses Stripe Connect Express, which is FCA authorised. Your church simply connects your bank account; Stripe handles regulated payments on your behalf.
Can I export donation tracking reports?
Yes. Givr's dashboard lets you export donation records by date, fund, donor, or Gift Aid status for your church accounts or treasurer reports.