What is Givr? The UK Church Giving Platform with Automated Gift Aid
Givr is a UK church giving platform that lets congregants donate in 15 seconds via QR code, then automatically claims Gift Aid from HMRC on your behalf.
Givr: Give in seconds. Claim what's yours.
Givr is a church giving platform built for UK churches that automates the entire Gift Aid process. A congregant scans a QR code during service, the browser opens in seconds, and they give without installing an app or creating an account. The church treasurer then lets Givr handle the Gift Aid declaration capture and HMRC submission. As of June 2026, Givr has already helped UK churches claim Gift Aid that would otherwise remain unclaimed. Research suggests an estimated £560 million in Gift Aid goes unclaimed by UK churches every year, simply because the admin burden falls on cash-strapped treasurers. Givr's core job is to eliminate that burden.
How Givr works: three tiers, one QR code
Every church starts with Givr Free. Set up via Stripe Connect Express (no FCA licence required), display a QR code in your sanctuary, and when congregants scan it, they land on a giving page. They choose a fund, enter an amount, and pay. Free tier caps at £5,000 monthly volume and charges a 1% platform fee. Upgrade to Givr Gather at £25 per month (or £245 per year) to unlock GoCardless recurring giving, automated Gift Aid declarations, and HMRC Charities Online submission. Gather drops the platform fee to 0.5%. The Grow tier (£55 per month or £549 per year) adds white-label custom domain and API access for churches that want deeper integration, with platform fees at 0.35%. All tiers include a Gift Aid performance fee: 2% of the amount Givr successfully claims from HMRC, invoiced after payment lands in your bank account. This means you only pay Givr if Gift Aid actually arrives.
Why Gift Aid automation matters for UK churches
Gift Aid is a mechanism that tops up charitable donations: for every £1 a UK taxpayer gives, the church can claim an extra 25p from HMRC. But claiming it requires churches to hold Gift Aid declarations, reconcile them with donations, and submit batches to HMRC Charities Online multiple times per year. Most small and medium churches do this manually, which is slow and error-prone. Givr captures Gift Aid declarations automatically when a congregant gives via QR code, matches them to donations, and submits them to HMRC on a schedule you choose. The church treasurer no longer has to chase declarations or fill forms. This automation is why Givr charges a performance fee: the software is doing the work that would otherwise sit on a volunteer's shoulders.
QR code giving: no app, no account, no friction
The congregant experience is the simplest part of Givr. Print a QR code, display it on a screen or poster in your sanctuary. A mobile phone camera opens it, the browser loads a giving page, and in 15 seconds they've given. No iOS or Android app to install, no login, no account creation. This is the opposite of card reader apps or pin-pad donations, which require hardware and staff to manage. Givr lives in the browser, so any phone and any carrier works. The giving page is also customisable to your church's colours and branding (especially in Grow tier), so congregants see your church's name and logo when they give, not a generic platform.
Recurring giving and GASDS small-donation support
Givr Gather adds GoCardless recurring giving, so congregants can set up a standing order directly in the browser. This is particularly valuable for churches that want to shift from Sunday cash offerings to predictable monthly giving. Givr Gather also supports GASDS (Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme), which lets UK charities claim Gift Aid on anonymous small donations without needing a declaration form. If a congregation member gives £20 anonymously during a service, Givr can claim the 25p Gift Aid without storing personal data. This is one of the biggest advantages Givr has over US-imported platforms like Tithe.ly, which are built around the American tax system and do not understand HMRC, GASDS, or the UK giving landscape at all.
Givr is built by MRVL, a UK app studio
Givr is developed by MRVL Technologies, a UK-based app studio that builds mobile and web tools for churches, small businesses, and event organisers. MRVL has shipped over 29 apps including Ekklesia (church management software), Bookr (appointment scheduling), and Hawk (dashcam recording). Givr sits alongside these products on the MRVL Hub, so if your church already uses Ekklesia for directory and communications, integrating Givr for giving becomes simpler. All MRVL apps are built for users who want speed, simplicity, and UK-first compliance. Givr's Gift Aid automation is MRVL's answer to the specific problem of UK church treasurers spending hours on HMRC paperwork.
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Frequently asked questions
Do congregants need to download an app to give via Givr?
No. They scan a QR code, and the giving page opens in their phone's browser. No app download, no account, no friction.
Is Givr regulated by the FCA?
No. Givr handles the giving interface and Gift Aid automation. Stripe Connect (FCA authorised) processes the actual payments, so you remain in compliance without needing a separate FCA licence.
How much does Gift Aid automation cost?
Givr charges a 2% performance fee on the Gift Aid amount successfully claimed from HMRC, invoiced after HMRC pays your church. You only pay if Gift Aid actually arrives.
Can Givr claim Gift Aid for anonymous donations?
Yes, via the GASDS (Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme) in Givr Gather tier. You can claim Gift Aid on donations under £30 without storing donor data.
What's the difference between Givr Free, Gather, and Grow?
Free (£0) covers basic QR code giving up to £5,000 per month. Gather (£25/mo or £245/yr) adds Gift Aid automation, recurring giving, and HMRC submission. Grow (£55/mo or £549/yr) adds white-label custom domain and API access.
Can I use Givr alongside Ekklesia or other church software?
Yes. Givr integrates with your existing church tools through the MRVL Hub ecosystem. If you use Ekklesia for member management, you can still use Givr for giving.