How should a group handle and report the money raised from a scrap drive?
Short answer: Weigh and record the load in front of at least two people, take payment by a traceable method into the group's own account rather than cash in someone's pocket, keep the receipt and report the total back to donors, because transparent handling protects volunteers from suspicion and builds the trust that makes next year's drive easier.
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Keep the docket showing weight, price and buyer, and attach it to the group’s records for the year.
Pay into the group’s account
Payment into the organisation’s own account, not an individual’s, is the simplest way to show the money reached its intended purpose.
Tell donors the result
A short thank-you saying how much was collected and what it will fund encourages repeat donations.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade pays through escrow into your nominated account, with a record of every sale for your treasurer.
A well-run drive ends with a fair price and a clear record. ScrapTrade connects groups with verified buyers, transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments.
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