Software profile
Stewardship
Partially verifiedA UK Christian giving and charity-support service offering Partner Accounts, online donation profiles, regular giving and Gift Aid administration.
The short version
A fit worth testing against your real workflow.
Stewardship is best evaluated as a giving and support service, not as a broad software platform. Its value lies in how its Partner Account, Gift Aid administration and donor-facing profile fit the church’s existing finance processes.
Directory assessment
Stewardship is a UK-specific giving service rather than a general church management system. It is especially relevant where a church values its Gift Aid model and Christian-charity focus, but the treasurer should understand deductions, eligibility and reconciliation before adopting it.
Procurement verdict
What to investigate first
- Problem this profile addresses
- UK churches and charities seeking a specialist giving and Gift Aid route
- Material differentiator to test
- Church and charity Partner Accounts
- First risk or uncertainty
- Fees are deducted from gifts rather than charged as a simple subscription
Decision evidence
What is evidenced, and what still needs asking
This is an evidence summary, not a product score. It counts the state of the procurement fields below and keeps the broader listing status separate.
- 0 Confirmed
- 0 Independently evidenced
- 1 Supplier claim
- 19 Not confirmed
- 0 Possibly outdated
- Contact or pricing band
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Multi-site support
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Administrator limits
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Volunteer usability
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Implementation complexity
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Technical administration
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- UK purchasing availability
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- GBP pricing
- Not confirmedPricing needs verificationNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- VAT treatment
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Gift Aid
- Supplier claimYesSource: Stewardship Partner Account fee help · checked 25 July 2026
- Multi-factor authentication
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Role-based permissions
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Audit logs
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Data-processing agreement
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Hosting and location
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- International transfers
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Export formats
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Migration assistance
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- UK support hours
- Not confirmedCustomer service team; Church and charity application process; Online account access to payment and donation detailsNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Contract and cancellation
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Best suited to
- UK churches and charities seeking a specialist giving and Gift Aid route
- Teams that want a Partner Account and public giving profile
Evidence-backed strengths
- UK-specific Partner Account and Gift Aid service
- No direct Partner Account charge stated by the supplier
Limitations and questions
- Fees are deducted from gifts rather than charged as a simple subscription
- Not a substitute for church management or accounting controls
Confirmed core features
- Church and charity Partner Accounts
- Online partner profile
- One-off and regular giving
- Direct Debit and card donation options
- Gift Aid administration
- Donor and reporting support
What does the supplier currently publish?
Pricing and trial
Stewardship says its Partner Account for churches and charities has no direct charge, with fees deducted from gifts and applicable Gift Aid. The published help article gives examples of 3.5% on most Gift Aided gifts and 3% on gifts without Gift Aid.
| Tier or starting point | Published price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Partner Account for Churches and Charities | No direct account charge | Supplier says a fee is deducted from gifts and applicable Gift Aid |
| Gift Aided gifts | 3.5% | Published help-centre example for most gifts |
| Gifts without Gift Aid | 3% | Published help-centre example |
Free trial: No
Does the Partner Account fit the church’s finance and supporter model?
A specialist UK giving route
Stewardship describes a Partner Account for churches and charities that provides a public giving route, regular and one-off support, reporting and Gift Aid-related administration. It states that the account is free to the recipient, with deductions taken from gifts and applicable Gift Aid.
Before implementation, review the eligibility process, fee examples and reports with the treasurer. Decide whether the giving profile supplements or replaces other donation methods, and keep independent charity-accounting controls in place.
What does external feedback add?
What public reviews and peer discussion do — and do not — show
This profile does not use an independent review score. It is based on Stewardship’s published Partner Account and fee information.
- The relevant cost is the net amount received after deductions.
- Gift Aid and reconciliation need treasurer-led review before launch.
Supplier claims about service scope and Gift Aid administration are not a substitute for advice on the church’s own circumstances.
The questions a shortlist needs to answer
Stewardship FAQs
Is there a direct cost for a Stewardship Partner Account?
Stewardship says there is no direct charge for its Church and Charity Partner Account, but it deducts fees from gifts and applicable Gift Aid.
What fees does Stewardship publish?
Its help information gives examples of 3.5% on most Gift Aided gifts and 3% on gifts without Gift Aid. Confirm the current schedule and any exceptions before signing up.
Does Stewardship support Gift Aid?
Yes. Stewardship describes Gift Aid administration and Instant Gift Aid for eligible gifts. The church should confirm eligibility, declarations and reconciliation requirements.
Operations and support
- Data hosting
- Not confirmed
- GDPR information
- Not confirmed
- Integrations
- Not confirmed
- Import and export
- Not confirmed
- Support
- Customer service team, Church and charity application process, Online account access to payment and donation details
Research sources
Sources support only the fields named beneath each link. Supplier material is not independent testing; external review material is included as a limited signal rather than a verdict.
- Stewardship Partner Account for Churches and Charities
Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Partner Account, Features, No direct account charge, Application process, UK-registered organisation - Stewardship Partner Account fee help
Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Fee examples, Gift Aid - Stewardship Partner Account fees
Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Current published fees for Gift Aided and non-Gift Aided gifts, Instant Gift Aid explanation