Free templates for groups

Practical documents for starting a group or tidying up an old one. Tell us where to reach you and download them straight away.

Group constitution template

An editable constitution for chamas, welfare, investment, table banking and self-help groups, with the clauses groups argue about most already written. (Word document, 4 pages)

  • Membership, contributions and leaving the group
  • Loans: limits, interest, guarantors and arrears
  • Welfare benefits and merry-go-rounds
  • Officials, meetings, approvals and audit
  • Share-out, discipline, amendments and dissolution

The treasurer's monthly checklist

One page that keeps the treasurer ahead every month, from the first M-PESA payment to the AGM report. (PDF, 1 page)

  • Matching payments and chasing arrears
  • What to prepare before each meeting
  • Checks before any money goes out
  • Month-end reconciliation and year-end reports

Ready to keep the books the easy way?

ChamaBook records every contribution, loan and payout under your constitution's rules, and every member can check. Register your group