Financial Guidelines¶

Money supports practice — it should flow where it sustains attention, inclusion, and evolution.

1. Structure¶

Each circle manages its own shared ledger — shared spreadsheet, later on the app.
The format is common across circles, but management is local and transparent.

Ledger columns: - Date
- Description
- Income / Expense
- Category (see below)
- Balance
- Responsible person

All members must have read access.

2. Recommended Budget Distribution¶

Category	Purpose	Recommended Share
Location & Circle Development	Space rental, utilities, supplies, shared meals, materials, books, or small experiments that strengthen the circle	20%
Support Fund	Inclusion support for members in need (fees, access, travel)	10%
Cross-Circle Contribution	Shared federation work, documentation, research, outreach, or communication tools	25%
Reserve	Buffer for future needs, emergencies, or equipment	25%
Discretionary / Experimental	Trial formats, creative projects	20%

Percentages are guidelines, not rules.
Each circle adjusts according to context, size, and local costs — while maintaining transparency, fairness, and sustainability.

3. Principles¶

Transparency replaces control — all members can see where money flows.
Sufficiency over accumulation — keep enough for continuity, not excess.
Inclusion before perfection — ensure everyone can participate, regardless of means.
Shared responsibility — treasurer role rotates; no one “owns” the funds.
Alignment with purpose — every expense must serve practice or structure, never prestige.

4. Federation Coordination¶

Each circle submits a quarterly summary to the federation treasurer (rotating role).
The federation aggregates summaries into a shared overview accessible to all circles.
Surpluses may be used to:
Seed new circles
Fund inter-circle work or events
Support research and documentation
Provide inclusion grants for new members

When money circulates transparently, it builds trust instead of power.
Visibility is enough; control is unnecessary.