Accreditation Program for Christian ministries
Demonstrate your commitment to high standards of integrity and accountability and become a CCCC Accredited Member.
Assess your Accreditation Readiness
Not only does accreditation provide peace of mind for our donors, it also gives us the assurance that we are properly handling the resources entrusted to us.
Sharon DePhillippeaux, Finance & Donor Services at ABWE Canada
Why become an Accredited Member?
A growing number of Canadians look for a charity’s credibility when choosing to donate. The accreditation process enhances credibility through third-party accountability provided by our team.
Our Accreditation Program helps ministries demonstrate:
- Their trustworthiness, mission and overall vision.
- Financial and organizational integrity.
- Transparency and desire to exceed the minimum requirements for maintaining charitable status.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards as a Canadian charity.
The Standards of Accountability
Request Detailed StandardsAccredited members are exemplary! They meet over 50 requirements within the Standards of Accountability. CCCC works with charities to help position them for successfully achieving these Standards.
Christian Ministry
The charity is committed to the Christian faith.
Diligent governance
The charity is governed by an independent and active board, who establishes policies and reviews the impact of the organization’s activities.
Financial oversight and transparency
The charity demonstrates transparency and proper financial oversight through an independent financial audit, an audit review committee, and public disclosure of financial statements.
Organizational integrity
The charity upholds the highest standards of integrity, adheres to applicable laws, and operates in accordance with its own governing documents.
Ethical fundraising
The charity is ethical in its fundraising activities and respects the dignity and interests of the donor.
Accreditation can help you to…
Displaying your Accreditation
There are so many ways to promote your accreditation achievement. Accredited members receive:
- Custom webpage on the donor website giveconfidently.ca
- Use of the Accredited Member logo for all donor communications (website, Annual Reports, donor mail, etc.)
- Inclusion in CCCC marketing activities such as print and digital ads and custom inserts and materials to share with your donors.
Words from our members
Financial integrity matters to us at Compassion Canada and it matters to our supporters. We proudly display our Accreditation by the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities so that our more than 100,000 Canadian supporters can give confidently and generously to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
In a time where accountability, excellence, and transparency are paramount to ensuring public trust, being accredited by the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities is vital for our organization. UrbanPromise Toronto has been accredited by CCCC for over 7 years. Their team is phenomenal in providing expert advice, feedback, and resources to help our ministry thrive and be sustainable. Having their accreditation logo on our website and materials gives our donors and community the confidence to trust our organization to be good stewards of the resources God provides and faithful to carrying out our mission.
We have deeply appreciated the accountability and support the CCCC has provided Indwell to ensure that our systems, procedures and governance are exceptional so that we can carry out our mission long into the future. While many organizations, Indwell included, participate in annual financial audits ensuring there is no fraud, the CCCC accreditation process ensures our stakeholders that we have the organizational structure and practices to have permanent sustainability.
Food for the Hungry (FH Canada) greatly appreciates the CCCC’s resources they make available on their website and in the Charities Handbook. Accreditation has provided valuable access to their team of experts that support us as we deal with issues confronting our organization.
Hope Bible Church Oakville (Hope) wanted to demonstrate an elevated level of accountability and full transparency to its members, specifically in the areas of governance, financial reporting and organizational integrity. That’s why we decided to pursue accreditation through the CCCC Standards of Accountability. We believe that the CCCC’s comprehensive set of Standards adherence and yearly reviews will give our congregation increased assurance that Hope is meeting or exceeding the rigorous expectations of an expert in the field. We are thankful to display the accreditation logo and offer that level of assurance and confirmation to our church.
We love the CCCC! Accreditation is important to us because the next generation of Canadians is looking for accountability and integrity when considering causes to support. CCCC has been an incredible help to us, equipping us with best practices and recommendations that have increased our effectiveness as we interact with donors and regulatory bodies. Thanks for your help!
Not only does accreditation provide peace of mind for our donors, it also gives us the assurance that we are properly handling the resources entrusted to us.
Explore Accreditation
We invite you to discover if Accreditation is right for your ministry. Please provide your information below to receive an email including our Accreditation Program Guide, Standards of Accountability, and Accreditation Readiness Assessment.
