Following a national trial of contactless card readers, the Parish Buying service now has contracts with two companies: SumUp and iZettle. Church of England parishes are able to buy card readers at a discount through the Parish Buying website and use them…
Following several enquiries about GDPR and if it affects the Electoral Roll, below is the answer from our legal team: The forms are prescribed and included as part of the Church Representation Rules, (part of the Synodical Government Measure 1969). If they…
Firstly, celebrate; it will no doubt have been a long and arduous process. So take time to celebrate both with your fundraising team and with the rest of the church community. Then plan a launch event, this will give you…
When I was (not) studying English Literature to “O” level standard (and failing twice) we had to discover the works of John Keats. Unfortunately “Ode to Autumn” did not appear in the examination papers (June or November retake) so I…
The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced major changes to the way in which churches apply for funding, including the closure of the Grants for Places of Worship scheme later this year. The Church and Cathedrals Building Division has produced a…
#GivingTuesday After the sales of Black Friday and the online shopping boom on Cyber Monday – the 1st December has been declared as a global day of giving. The Church of England is a partner of #GivingTuesday and encourages churches…
All listed places of worship will still be eligible to apply for a grant from a pot of £42 million announced by Chancellor George Osborne today. Since 2001 the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS) fund has provided a…
Making a will is one of the most important decisions we will ever make. Yet will-making, and the opportunity to leave a gift to the church or a charity, is rarely discussed on Sundays. That’s why this Christian Legacy Week…
The latest numbers are out and once again show that Church of England members have increased the level of their giving. The average weekly gift for all planned givers is now more than £10, and for those who give…
Beyond the Collection Plate In Beyond the Collection Plate, Steve Pierce offers clear accessible advice which will be of value to everybody involved in the leadership and financial management of churches, as well as to community groups engaged in church…