Frequently Asked Giving Questions

General questions
I live in the UK but my missionary is from elsewhere. Do I need to give in their currency? / I live elsewhere but my missionary is from the UK. Do I need to give in pounds?

You should give in the country where you live and pay taxes regardless of the citizenship of the missionary you support. Your donations will be transferred to the TeachBeyond office from which your missionary is paid or to the project/school you are supporting. 

If you are not sure, please email to donate.uk@teachbeyond.org 

How can I be sure I am giving in UK pound sterling?
How do I give anonymously?

All our giving options offer anonymous giving. Please click “anonymous.”

Need help?

Tel:+44 (0) 1524 846434

Email: donate.uk@teachbeyond.org

Missionary Information
What happens to my donations if my missionary does not go?

These funds will be used to support the work of TeachBeyond generally. TeachBeyond cannot refund donations due to governmental restrictions on charitable donations. 

Will TeachBeyond stop my donations if my missionary ends service?

Donations received after missionary ends service will be added to our general fund. TeachBeyond UK office cannot cancel recurring gifts. The donor has to do this, either via online banking or by visiting their local bank branch. 

How are missionaries paid?

Most TeachBeyond missionaries raise their own prayer and financial support. Several TeachBeyond positions receive a stipend which covers some in-country expenses. Upon acceptance missionary candidates receive a support schedule which reflects their personal, family and ministry needs and the cost of living in the area of the world where they serve. TeachBeyond missionaries receive a set salary, provided the funds are available in their ministry account. All gifts given for missionary support are held in TeachBeyond’s UK accounting system, funds are recorded in a restricted fund specifically for the member / project for whom the money was given. These funds remain available for the missionary for salary and ministry expenses.

Does TeachBeyond assess an administrative allocation on donated funds?

Yes, TeachBeyond’s administrative allocation is normally 12% on all funds given for individual projects and 6% for organisational projects. Administrative Allocation funds are used by TeachBeyond to cover a wide array of administrative and ministry expenses incurred by TeachBeyond (processing donations, mailings, administering insurance and retirement plans, various home office expenses, recruiting, new candidate orientation, and others) to support the ministry of our members and project.

Other Giving Options

(Giving methods, and giving from other countries)

How do I give by cheque? Do I write my TeachBeyond missionary’s name on the memo line?

Cheques should be made payable to TeachBeyond UK and mailed to our Lancaster office address along with written instructions specifying which member or which project the donation is for.  Please add an email address to your covering letter if that is how you would like us to communicate with you.

What is TeachBeyond’s mailing address?

TeachBeyond UK

3.3.2 Storey House
White Cross Business Park
Lancaster
LA1 4XQ

How do I give from countries other than the UK, European countries using the Euro and Switzerland?

Donors can use their personal PayPal account or credit card on our website  Giving Home – Give TeachBeyond UK

How do I give in Germany and other countries using Euros?

Donors from countries using the Euro as their currency can submit donations with appropriate designation here: TeachBeyond DE: https://teachbeyond.de/spenden/

How do I give in Switzerland?

Swiss donors can transfer funds to the following bank account:

TeachBeyond
Postfinance Bern
IBAN: CH76 0900 0000 8511 3235 9
BIC: P OFICHBEXXX

In the transfer description, please mark the designation.

For more information contact: Eliane Rühle eruehle@teachbeyond.org

Need help?

Tel:+44 (0) 1524 846434

Email: donate.uk@teachbeyond.org