Expense claims are reviewed weekly by Media Revolution administrators.
Admins: Caspar Hughes, Alex Considine, Ed Jarvis, Liz Pendleton.
Once approved, Social Change Nest (SCN) processes payments on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Eligible Expenses

We cover costs directly related to our work, including:

✅ Event Costs – venue hire, teas & coffees

✅ Travel – for meetings, events, and campaign work

✅ Software Subscriptions – essential digital tools

✅ Campaign Materials – printing, banners, ads

What We Do Not Cover

🚫 Personal purchases

🚫 Expenses incurred without prior approval

Expense Submission & Documentation

Pre-approval required for all expenses – contact an admin before spending.
Receipts required for every claim (must show total amount, date, legal address, and purpose).
Invoices should be addressed to Social Change Nest.
Submit expenses via Open Collective only.
Transparency & Queries
All approved expenses will be publicly visible on Open Collective for transparency.
For any questions, contact: [email protected]

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.

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Collective balance

£632.37 GBP

Fiscal Host:

The Social Change Nest