Income

Overview

The Income page records all donations and financial contributions received for the currently selected election.

Each record includes information about the donor, the value of the contribution, and when it was received.

All income records are linked to the currently selected election.

Field	Description
Name	The name of the individual or organisation making the donation.
Address	The donor's registered address.
Date Received	The date the donation was received.
Value	The monetary value of the donation.
Actions	Options to edit or manage the entry.

Ensure the correct election is selected before recording income. Donations cannot currently be transferred between elections.

Recording Income

To add a new donation or contribution:

1. Navigate to the Income page.
2. Click Add Income in the top right.
3. Enter the donor's name and address.
4. Select the donor type and, if applicable, the nature of the donation.
5. Enter the value of the contribution.
6. Provide the dates the donation was received and accepted.
7. Save the record.

Once saved, the entry will appear immediately in the income table.

Income records can include:

• Donor name and full address
• Donor type – for example an individual, company or other permissible source
• Company number, where the donor is a registered company
• Nature of the donation – e.g. cash, goods, or services
• Date the donation was received and date it was accepted
• The value of the donation

Searching Income

The search bar allows you to quickly locate donations in the income list.

Search results update automatically as you type.

You can search using:

• Donor name
• Address details
• Partial matches

This is useful for quickly locating a donation when reviewing campaign finances.

Impermissible Donations

Some donations may be considered impermissible under electoral finance rules.

Examples may include:

• Donations from ineligible individuals
• Donations from prohibited sources
• Contributions exceeding permitted limits

To record an impermissible donation:

1. Navigate to the Income page.
2. Click Impermissible.
3. Click Add+.
4. Enter the donor's name and address, if known.
5. Enter the nature of the donation and the date received.
6. Record the date and manner it was dealt with — for example, returned to the donor or forwarded to the Electoral Commission — along with the value.

The impermissible donations list shows the donor (if known), address, date received, nature, how and when it was dealt with, and the value.

Impermissible donations may require additional reporting or regulatory action depending on the applicable electoral rules.

Editing Income

Income records can be edited if corrections are required.

To edit a record:

1. Locate the entry in the income table.
2. Click the edit option under the Actions column.
3. Update the relevant information.
4. Save the changes.

Changes will be reflected immediately in the table.

Deleting Income

If a donation was recorded incorrectly, the record can be removed.

1. Locate the entry in the income table.
2. Select the delete option under Actions.
3. Confirm the deletion.

Deleting income records is permanent and cannot be undone.

Best Practice Recommendations

Maintaining accurate donation records is essential for campaign transparency and compliance.

• Record donations as soon as they are received.
• Verify donor information before saving entries.
• Review the income list regularly during campaign periods.
• Ensure all contributions are linked to the correct election.

Accurate income records simplify reporting and help ensure compliance with electoral regulations.