ChurchSuite
English church database with rotas, service planning, children and Gift Aid giving
Summary table
| Company | ChurchSuite Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Church Management Software |
| Headquarters | not stated on the pages we read, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (registered in England and Wales) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Address Book, Attendance, Bookings, Calendar, Children, Giving with Gift Aid, Planning, Network, Rotas, Small Groups |
| Pricing | Plans by number of contacts with monthly and annual views, prices inclusive of VAT where applicable and quoted in GBP, USD, EUR and AUD; amounts not readable on the pages we read; free trial |
| Best For | UK and Irish churches that need rotas, worship planning and Gift Aid in one database |
| Replaces | Planning Center |
Full review
ChurchSuite is a web-based member management system and database tool developed by ChurchSuite Ltd. The terms state that the company is registered in England and Wales with registered number 8532235.
The ChurchSuite tour lists ten modules: Address Book, Attendance, Bookings, Calendar, Children, Giving, Planning, Network, Rotas and Small Groups.
Rotas and planning in ChurchSuite
ChurchSuite Rotas manages ministries and serving teams across the life of a church. ChurchSuite Planning is an online scheduling application for events, services and worship.
These two modules are the nearest match to Planning Center Services.
Giving and Gift Aid in ChurchSuite
ChurchSuite Giving lets a church claim Gift Aid, take online donations and manage regular giving. Gift Aid is a UK tax relief, so this module is aimed at UK churches.
ChurchSuite Children tracks youth and children's ministry securely.
ChurchSuite terms and jurisdiction
The ChurchSuite terms form a contract under English law and the jurisdiction of English courts. The terms name ChurchSuite Ltd as Data Processor under the General Data Protection Regulation.
The website also offers English and Australian regional versions.
Where it falls short
The ChurchSuite price amounts did not render in the pages we read, so the cost per contact tier is not stated here. The hosting location and the registered address of ChurchSuite Ltd were not on the pages we read. The Gift Aid focus suits UK churches more than continental ones. For a German-language option see ChurchTools.
Is ChurchSuite right for you?
Churches in the UK or Ireland that want rotas, service planning, children's ministry and Gift Aid claims in one system.
What works, what does not
Pros
- Ten named modules from contacts to rotas
- Gift Aid claiming in the Giving module
- Registered company number stated in the terms
- Plans by contacts with a free trial
- Prices quoted in four currencies
Cons
- Price amounts not readable on the pages we read
- Hosting location not stated on the pages we read
- Gift Aid focus is UK-specific
- Larger tiers only on request
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Ten named modules from contacts to rotas
- Gift Aid claiming in the Giving module
- Registered company number stated in the terms
- Plans by contacts with a free trial
- Prices quoted in four currencies
Cons
- Price amounts not readable on the pages we read
- Hosting location not stated on the pages we read
- Gift Aid focus is UK-specific
- Larger tiers only on request
Alternatives to ChurchSuite
Further European church management software to compare:
See all European church management software or compare them directly against Planning Center on our alternatives page.
FAQ
Yes. ChurchSuite Ltd is registered in England and Wales, and ChurchSuite offers Rotas, Planning, Giving, Children and Small Groups modules.
Yes. The ChurchSuite Giving module is described as letting a church claim Gift Aid, take online donations and manage regular giving.
ChurchSuite prices plans by number of contacts and quotes GBP, USD, EUR and AUD inclusive of VAT where applicable. The amounts were not readable on the pages we read, so check the pricing page.