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Collection box..?

English translation: donation box

09:29 Mar 7, 2013
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Religion
English term or phrase: Collection box..?
What is the box called that charities use to collect money ?
I assume the ones in churches are called "collection boxes"...
Any other suggestions are welcome :-)
Morten Olesen
Denmark
Local time: 19:39
Selected answer:donation box
Explanation:
"Donation box" is frequently used in the U.S.

Example:

http://www.rmhc.com/how-you-can-help/other-ways-to-get-invol...

A dime here. A quarter there. It might not seem like much. But when millions give, the amount those coins help children and families worldwide is truly amazing.

The RMHC Donation Boxes are one of our biggest ongoing fundraisers. It’s from people like you filling the Donation Boxes with nickels, dimes and quarters. Last year alone, $27 million was collected.

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In Christian religious services, a collection "plate" is often passed around. Sometimes a basket is used as well.
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Jordan
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4 +2donation box
Arabic & More
4 +1collection box
Lindsay Spratt
3(collecting) tin
Tony M


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collection box..?
collection box


Explanation:
is the term in both cases, in the UK at least.

Lindsay Spratt
France
Local time: 19:39
Works in field
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Hannah Doyle
51 mins
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collection box
(collecting) tin


Explanation:
Also used in the UK, specifically for the round ones (nowadays made of plastic!) that used to be carried by collectors in the street, which always made a satsifying (or embarrassing!) 'clang' when you dropped in your penny...

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Note added at 18 mins (2013-03-07 09:47:58 GMT)
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Here's an old one:

http://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/education/public/media/PS36_...

...and a newer one:

http://www.blogs.redcross.org.uk.gridhosted.co.uk/wp-content...

Tony M
France
Local time: 19:39
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
collection box..?
donation box


Explanation:
"Donation box" is frequently used in the U.S.

Example:

http://www.rmhc.com/how-you-can-help/other-ways-to-get-invol...

A dime here. A quarter there. It might not seem like much. But when millions give, the amount those coins help children and families worldwide is truly amazing.

The RMHC Donation Boxes are one of our biggest ongoing fundraisers. It’s from people like you filling the Donation Boxes with nickels, dimes and quarters. Last year alone, $27 million was collected.

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In Christian religious services, a collection "plate" is often passed around. Sometimes a basket is used as well.

Arabic & More
Jordan
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Tony M: 'boxes' are often used in fixed locations, as in some churches; however, for the things used out on the street, I don't think 'box' is so commonly used. / Indeed, Asker herself was contrasting charities (who often collect on street) and inside church.
25 mins
  -> Thanks, Tony, but the asker did not specify that the collections are taking place on the street. They may take place in grocery stores, restaurants, offices, and other fixed locations that are not churches.
agree  Yvonne Gallagher: yes, collection plate/basket in church or "box" if fixed
1 hr
agree  Phong Le
3 days 14 hrs
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