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Seal of Accountability

What is the Seal of Accountability?

CCCC Seal of Accountability (English)

The Seal of Accountability indicates that a charity adheres to high standards, is operating with integrity and is certified by the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC).

A Mark of Trust

When you see the Seal of Accountability, you can give confidently! Look for the Seal of Accountability when making decisions about which Christian charities to support.

The Standards

Ministries that meet the CCCC standards:

  1. Have a declared doctrinal position expressing a commitment to the Christian faith
  2. Have an independent, active governing board
  3. Have an independent audit of their financial statements
  4. Will provide their financial statements to any person upon request
  5. Have an audit review committee that reports to the governing board
  6. Carry on their activities with the highest standards of integrity
  7. Have a declared stewardship policy which affirms, among other things, that no person receives a commission based upon gifts received by the ministry
  8. Have a program to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization's activities
  9. Respect the privacy of the beneficiaries of their ministry and have a Code of Ethical Fundraising

Read the full commentary on our Standards of Accountability

 

CCCC Standards

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"CCCC is uniquely positioned to raise awareness about integrity in ministry by giving or withholding the Seal of Accountability and holding members to the highest possible standards."

- Billy Graham