Modernise Parish Management
Emily Helps is a complete toolset for efficient, real-time parish operations.
- See useful information and statistics at a glance.
- Manage sacramental flows, from website request to final record.
- See all parish churches information from one central directory.
The Challenges of a Fragmented System
Fragmented Data
Parish data scattered across spreadsheets, local PCs, and paper records, making oversight impossible.
GDPR & Compliance Risk
Difficult to manage data consents and ensure compliance, creating potentially significant legal and financial risk.
Administrative Burden
Hours lost to manual data entry, reconciling collections, and facilitating Sacraments, Charitable Donations, and more.
The Solution: Modern and Compliant Tooling
Household & Contribution Management
View and manage every household's details, members, and contribution history in one place. Secure CHY form signing, real-time statistics, and compliance tracking—all at your fingertips.
Contributions & Envelope Management
Record all donations (envelopes, standing orders, online) in organized batches. Automatically generate receipts, track year-to-date totals, and export data for tax compliance.
CHY Charitable Donation Scheme Management
Easily manage CHY forms, track donor eligibility, and ensure compliance with Revenue requirements. Secure digital signing and automated reminders streamline the process for both staff and donors.
Census & Family Management
Keep a secure, centralized directory of all parish families. Assign each household a unique reference, note contact details and special statuses, and easily generate reports for visits or events.
Also Coming Soon
- Sacramental Records & CertificatesMaintain detailed records for baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and funerals. Print or email official certificates and set reminders for key dates or notifications.
- Groups & Ministries CoordinationManage parish groups, volunteers, and roles in one place. Track Garda Vetting status, distribute messages to group members, and print labels or letters as needed.
- Cemetery ManagementTrack plot ownership, occupant details, and receipts for purchases. Streamline record-keeping with integrated search and reporting across multiple cemetery sections.
- Advanced Reporting & Year-End TasksGenerate comprehensive reports—from donation summaries to sacramental listings—and smoothly handle tax-year archiving, envelope reassignment, and CHY forms.
Parish Finance
Mission Funds
Create specific funds for any mission (e.g., roof fund, vocations) and track their progress.
Simplified Collections
Track weekly collections, manage envelopes, and auto-generate reports in minutes, not hours.
Integrated Accounting
Built-in accounting module for bookkeeping and transaction reconciliation.
Maximise Charitable Giving
Emily Helps is powerful, automated CHY tax rebate module.
- Auto-generate ROS-compatible upload files.
- Estimate potential tax rebates and identify "lost" revenue.
- Outreach tools to get CHY forms signed.
- E-sign verified, mobile-ready signing.
Enable Compliance
Security and GDPR are at the core of the platform.
- Full GDPR Data Consent and Revocation Manager.
- Role-based access ensures secretaries only see their own parish data.
- Full audit trail for compliance dashboards.
Streamline everyday parish tasks.
Comprehensive tools to manage all aspects of parish operations efficiently and securely.
Census & Family Management
Keep every parish family organized in one secure database.
Easily store names, addresses, and special notes for each household. Generate custom reports, track parish visits, and manage group assignments without juggling multiple spreadsheets.
Sacramental Records & Certificates
Track baptism, confirmation, marriage, and funerals seamlessly.
Maintain complete records for each sacrament, print official certificates, and set reminders for upcoming events. All relevant data stays linked to a parishioner’s profile for easy reference.
Contributions & Envelope Management
Simplify donations from envelopes, standing orders, and online.
Track weekly or monthly donations in easy batches, auto-generate year-end statements, and securely manage sensitive details. Export data for tax compliance (CHY forms) in just a few clicks.
Keep every parish family organized in one secure database.
Easily store names, addresses, and special notes for each household. Generate custom reports, track parish visits, and manage group assignments without juggling multiple spreadsheets.
Track baptism, confirmation, marriage, and funerals seamlessly.
Maintain complete records for each sacrament, print official certificates, and set reminders for upcoming events. All relevant data stays linked to a parishioner’s profile for easy reference.
Simplify donations from envelopes, standing orders, and online.
Track weekly or monthly donations in easy batches, auto-generate year-end statements, and securely manage sensitive details. Export data for tax compliance (CHY forms) in just a few clicks.
Ready to Transform Your Parish Management?
Join parishes across Ireland who are modernising their operations with Emily Helps. Secure, compliant, and designed for real parish needs.
Frequently asked questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out to our support team, and we'll do our best to help.
Is Emily Helps secure? Are my parish records safe?
Yes. We encrypt sensitive data, enforce strict access controls, and provide secure backups. Only authorized staff can view or modify parish records.
Does Emily Helps support multiple parishes, or does each need its own setup?
You can configure a single instance for multiple parishes, or host separate instances if you prefer isolated data management. It’s flexible to fit your structure.
Will volunteers and staff each have separate logins?
Yes. Emily Helps supports individual user accounts with role-based permissions, so each volunteer or staff member can access only the features they need.
How does the system handle contributions and envelope numbering?
Emily Helps can automate envelope assignment, track weekly or monthly donations, and generate year-end statements. You can also reassign envelopes annually if needed.
Can Emily Helps manage cemetery records and plots?
Absolutely. You can maintain complete details of plots, occupants, purchase receipts, and even generate status reports for each cemetery section.
Do we need to generate CHY forms for Revenue manually?
No. Emily Helps exports donation data in the appropriate format for ROS, making it easy to submit CHY forms and other tax documentation.
What about migrating data from our old B&L system?
We offer data import tools and assistance to help you transition smoothly. Your historical records can be mapped to the new system with minimal downtime.
Does Emily Helps handle sacraments (baptisms, confirmations, marriages)?
Yes. You can track all sacramental details, print official certificates, and link them to individual or family records for seamless record-keeping.
I lost my administrator password — how do I regain access?
Contact our support team with proof of identity and parish ownership. We’ll guide you through a secure process to reset your admin password.