Set up a leaving collection online
A colleague's heading off, and you want to mark the occasion properly, without the hassle of collecting cash from everyone. Happy Pot lets you set up a leaving collection in a couple of clicks, right here in Switzerland, with nothing to pay upfront.
Why organise a leaving collection through Happy Pot?
Going round the office with an envelope, chasing people who haven't paid yet, sorting out change... doing it the old way turns into more of a headache than it needs to be.
With Happy Pot, everyone chips in whatever they want, from their phone, wherever they're based, even if they're remote or working out of a different office. It's all in one place, so you can see exactly who's contributed.
With Happy Pot you can:
- Set up the collection in 2 minutes — title, description, photo, done
- Send the link over work email, Slack, Teams or WhatsApp to the whole team
- Take contributions by card or TWINT
- Withdraw whenever you want, without closing the collection
- See who's chipped in, so you can thank everyone individually
- Keep more of what's raised — our fees are some of the lowest around
How does a leaving collection work?
Set up the collection
Give it a title ("Mark's retirement send-off", say), add a photo and a quick description of what's going on. Set a target if you want, or leave it open.
Get the team in
Send the link by email or message to everyone who wants to contribute. People can give what they're comfortable with, anonymously if they'd rather.
Collect and buy the gift
Once the money's in, transfer it to your account. You can withdraw more than once without closing the collection, handy if people are still chipping in after you've already bought something.
Everything you need to know
How do withdrawals work?
You can request a transfer at any point. The money goes straight into whichever account you choose, yours, or whoever's buying the gift. It takes 1 to 5 business days. No hidden costs: see our pricing page for the full breakdown.
How much should people put towards a colleague's leaving gift?
One of the most common questions once the email goes round. It depends on how close you are and how big the team is, but roughly:
- Someone you don't work with closely: around 20 CHF
- A close colleague or teammate: 20–40 CHF, depending on the gift
- A long-serving colleague retiring: people tend to be more generous, and the total can run into several hundred CHF depending on the company
You can suggest an amount right in the collection, it tends to nudge contributions up a bit.
Gift ideas for a leaving do
Need some inspiration? Here's what people often put a leaving collection towards:
- A trip or a weekend away
- An engraved watch or piece of jewellery
- Something tied to a hobby: gardening kit, a bike, outdoor gear
- An experience: a meal out, a spa day, an activity
- Cash, no strings attached, so they can choose their own gift
Real leaving collections on Happy Pot
Aurelie Farewell (but not too far)
Stefan's farewell
Retirement Claudio
Tracy vers de nouveaux horizons 🚀 🚀 🚀
We'd like to thank you for the ease of use and reliability of your online Pot system. We've received your transfer! A first experience that convinced us!
Anouk T.
I confirm receipt of the bank transfer. I would also like to thank you for your responsiveness and the smooth running of the Pot platform.
Anne-Catherine C.
Human and very reliable website, not like those Leetchi crooks. Thanks again for everything.
Fabrice M.
Leaving collection FAQs
How far ahead should I set this up?
About 2–3 weeks before they leave is ideal. It gives everyone time to contribute, and you time to sort out the gift.
Can people leave a message?
Yes, anyone contributing can add a short note. A nice thing to go with the gift!
Can I withdraw before the collection closes?
Yes, withdraw as many times as you need without closing it. Useful if you need to buy the gift before everyone's had a chance to chip in.
Are there fees?
Happy Pot's fees are transparent. See our pricing page for the full breakdown.
Ready to start your leaving collection?
Thousands of people across Switzerland already use Happy Pot for leaving collections and retirement send-offs. Join them and put together a gift that does the occasion justice.
