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Fundraising and Finance                                       Money

 

The Church is like a business and needs to pay its way.  We have fixed items of expenditure and costs which need to be covered to enable us to continue.  The grants we receive cannot be used for everyday running costs and must only be used for their original purpose.  We do receive some income in the form of free will giving and fees for weddings and funerals, but we depend heavily on regular giving and fundraising through special events and initiatives.

 

Our largest expenditure is the Parish Share which is paid to Durham Diocese to cover the cost of providing clergy.  This is partly subsidised from national grants to the Diocese but it is still a significant sum to find - over £28,000 in 2011.  In giving, we are taking responsibility for the stewardship of God's gifts and it is a way of thanking God for everything we have.

 

We are grateful to everyone who has committed to give regularly to our church and appreciate every contribution, no matter how large or small.  This page provides some information on efficient ways of giving, some of which help us to maximise our income.  Please think about our motto for Giving for God:

  • Realistic
  • Regular
  • Related to what we receive

   

                                                                                                                     

Free Will Offering

Free Will Offering is a commitment to give regularly to the Church.  There are two ways in which you can give under the FWO scheme:

  • By Standing Order
  • By cash or cheque in a FWO envelope

 

The FWO envelope scheme is a convenient way of giving regularly.  A book of envelopes is provided, dated for every Sunday in the year.  You can fill the envelopes each week and bring them whenever you attend church.  This gives us a regular income which is very important to us - the Church is there every Sunday, and its work goes on throughout the week, so we need the financial security that regular giving brings.

 

The scheme is confidential - envelopes are numbered and the person opening the envelopes does not know which number belongs to which person.  If you complete a Gift Aid declaration (see next box) only the Treasurer will know how much you have given.

If you have any questions please contact our Treasurer Anne Todd or our FWO Officer Linda Roberts, who will be delighted to assist you.

Gift Aid

Are you a taxpayer?

If you pay tax, Gift Aid makes it easy for you to substantially increase the value of your donation at no extra cost to yourself.  Just complete the Gift Aid declaration form (available from church) and leave the rest to us.

 

We can claim tax back on your donation, boosting it by 25%!  So if you pay £5 per week, we can gain an extra £1.25 per week from the Inland Revenue.  That has to be satisfying, doesn't it?

 

Important

If you are not part of the FWO Scheme, or if you are and wish to make additional contributions as part of other fundraising initiatives, please put your donations in one of the yellow envelopes at the back of church so we know it needs to be included in the Gift Aid claim.

 

You must pay at least as much tax on your income as we will be claiming each year on your donations.