The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TITHES
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The straight part
We know that "donations to the church" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case donations to the church = tithes.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TITHES mean?
TITHES noun- A tenth.
- The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses.
- A contribution to one's religious community or congregation of worship (notably to the LDS church)
- A small part or proportion.
- To give one-tenth or a tithe of something, particularly:
- To take one-tenth or a tithe of something, particularly:
- To compose the tenth part of something.
- A boon (a grant or concession).
- To grant, concede.