Invoice #272402 to A JUG for Everyone
Collective balance
Expense policies
Expense policies
Please make sure you type your full name and not just an initial. For example ‘John Smith’ instead of ‘J Smith’.
Purpose
This policy ensures that anyone spending money on behalf of the community can be reimbursed fairly and quickly.
Who Can Submit Expenses
- Event organisers and volunteers acting on behalf of the community.
- Approved suppliers or speakers.
- Anyone pre-approved by the core team for a specific expense.
Eligible Invoice Expenses
Expenses must directly relate to the community’s activities by the submitter:
- Venue hire and equipment rental.
- Time or service provided to the community.
- Payment for work completed or goods delivered
If in doubt, ask the organising team before spending.
How to Submit an Expense
How to Submit an Expense
- Go to our Open Collective page and click Submit Expense.
- Choose the appropriate expense type - invoice
- Upload a clear receipt or invoice (PDF, image, or screenshot).
- Add a short description of what the expense was for and which event/project it supports.
The invoice should contain:
- Unique invoice number
- Full identification (name, address, tax/company number)
- Detailed description of the service or goods
- Applicable tax rate and amount. If the tax rate is zero, please provide a legal reference for the exemption directly on the invoice (e.g., VAT exemption according to the article YY of the law XX).
- Invoice addressed to the Collective (including one of the Admins and their legal address).
Approval Process
- Expenses will be reviewed by the core team within 7 days.
- If approved, payments are typically made by our host on the following Wednesday or Friday.
- If not approved, we will explain and discuss alternatives.
- Only the admin can approve expenses
- An admin cannot approve their own expenses. Approval from another admin is required
Limits
- Each service or purchase which will be invoiced must be pre-approved by the organising team.
Transparency
- All approved expenses are public on our Open Collective page for transparency.
- We encourage clear, detailed descriptions so the community understands how funds are used.
FAQ
How do I get paid from a Collective?
Submit an expense and provide your payment information.
How are expenses approved?
Collective admins are notified when an expense is submitted, and they can approve or reject it.
Is my private data made public?
No. Only the expense amount and description are public. Attachments, payment info, emails and addresses are only visible to you and the admins.
When will I get paid?
Payments are processed by the Collective's Fiscal Host, the organization that hold funds on their behalf. Many Fiscal Hosts pay expenses weekly, but each one is different.
Why do you need my legal name?
The display name is public and the legal name is private, appearing on receipts, invoices, and other official documentation used for tax and accounting purposes.
Collective balance
£35.98 GBPFiscal Host:
The Social Change Nest