Software profile
Stewardship
A UK Christian giving and charity-support service offering Partner Accounts, online donation profiles, regular giving and Gift Aid administration.
30-second answer
What to know before you open the full record
- What it is
- A UK Christian giving and charity-support service offering Partner Accounts, online donation profiles, regular giving and Gift Aid administration.
- Contexts worth testing
- UK churches and charities needing a giving profile and Gift Aid administration, Christian organisations that value a specialist UK charity service
- Relevant UK checks
- UK-specific evidence · UK registered · Gift Aid: Yes
- Shortlist when
- UK churches and charities seeking a specialist giving and Gift Aid route
- Check first
- Fees are deducted from gifts rather than charged as a simple subscription
- Evidence date
- Sources checked 25 July 2026
This is an evidence-led starting point, not a ranking or hands-on verdict. Supplier sources establish what they publish; your church should test material workflows and resolve the questions below.
Five-minute assessment
Assess the likely fit and trade-offs
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 giving service, not a general church management system. It may suit a church that values its Gift Aid model and Christian-charity focus. Before adopting it, the treasurer should understand deductions, eligibility and how received money matches the church's records.
Decision framing
Shortlist when, then check first
- Shortlist when
- UK churches and charities seeking a specialist giving and Gift Aid route
- Test in a real workflow
- Church and charity Partner Accounts
- Settle before buying
- Fees are deducted from gifts rather than charged as a simple subscription
Decision evidence
Published details for a shortlist
These details are traced to the source shown. Supplier material establishes what the supplier publishes; it is not hands-on testing.
- Gift Aid
- Supplier sourceYesSource: Stewardship Partner Account fee help · checked 25 July 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
What the supplier publishes
- 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.
Full due diligence
Evidence, operations and source record
Use this full record to test practical details, retain source links and take specific gaps to the supplier.
Published operations and support details
- Support
- Customer service team, Church and charity application process, Online account access to payment and donation details
Sources reviewed
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
Reviewed 25 July 2026 · Supports: Partner Account, Features, No direct account charge, Application process, UK-registered organisation - Stewardship Partner Account fee help
Reviewed 25 July 2026 · Supports: Fee examples, Gift Aid - Stewardship Partner Account fees
Reviewed 25 July 2026 · Supports: Current published fees for Gift Aided and non-Gift Aided gifts, Instant Gift Aid explanation
