The Church of England has completed a three-year project to roll out contactless giving devices to more than 2200 churches, which have raised almost £4 million in donation so far, according to Finextra.
With cash usage falling, in 2021 the CofE embarked on pilots to establish the best method for allocating contactless giving devices and delivering training to churches to enable people to make donations via cards and mobile devices.
A £1.25 million investment from the Church Commissioners has funded the project, which has also provided access to free online and contactless giving software for all churches, whether part of the roll-out or not.
Working with suppliers Give A Little, CollecTin, Payaz, and GWD, free or subsidised devices were allocated to churches based on their needs. Even churches without an internet connection have been able to participate, as some of the devices can store donations offline and be uploaded to the internet later.
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