Make/Shift Expense policies

What will we offer payment for?

We offer payment for people taking part in group meetings as both decision makers and collaborators. This is because taking part in these group meetings requires significant time and commitment and you will be contributing your experience and knowledge to help shape Make/Shift.

How much will I receive?

Everyone who takes part in decision-making group session or collaborator group sessions will be given payment in recognition of their time. The amount will be the same for everyone but will vary depending on the length and frequency of the meetings and the amount of preparation required. The amount will be confirmed by the Make/Shift Team ahead of the sessions.

Who will receive payment for involvement?

We offer payment for involvement to anyone who takes part in a decision-making group session or a collaborator group session, who is doing so in their own time and not as part of a salaried job they are already paid to do. If you are doing this role within your paid role, we can reimburse your organisation for your time.

Accepting payment is optional.

Requests will be approved by the Make/Shift team and then you will be paid by The Social Change Nest (this is the name that will appear in your account when you receive the money).

You can request this payment for involvement after each meeting. Payments will take a few days to arrive once approved.

Expenses

Where appropriate we can pay for the following reasonable expenses in addition to agreed payments.

· Bus tickets;

· Parking costs when free parking is not available;

· Mileage costs at a rate of 45p per mile;

· Taxi (if this is the only option);

· Childcare costs;

· Costs of a translator or interpreter;

· Costs of a personal assistant or support worker.

You will need to keep receipts for any expenses you incur to provide as evidence. You will then be reimbursed.

All expenses will be paid through the Open Collective online system. Please submit expense claims separately to payment requests.

We can reimburse you for expenses even if you do not wish to receive payment for involvement. Expenses are not considered the same as earnings or payment.

Contribution to Make/Shift

Transfer of funds

Collective balance