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Christian Legacy Week is Here

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

Six times more generous

  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

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

New Bible Readings on Christian Giving

Generous God, Generous People   As Christians all of our life is lived as a loving response to God who gave his only Son that we might have eternal life. Many of us read our Bibles each day. ‘Generous God,

The Good Money App – now available!

            Our FREE mobile phone app provides tools, tips and prayers to help Christians manage their money – whether you’ve got lots to look after, or are just scraping by. The Good Money app provides

A legacy really is something special

My name is Victoria James and I am the Stewardship Advisor for the Diocese of Portsmouth. I have a legal background and worked as a Solicitor for almost a decade.  I began my legal career specialising in Family Law as

Winchester is using their Will Power, Will you?

This November, your local solicitor will write basic Wills for clients introduced by Will Aid. Then, instead of paying the solicitor a fee, they are invited to make a donation to Will Aid. The suggested voluntary donation is £95 for

Trusteeship

We have produced an 8 page leaflet to introduce PCC members to their roles and responsibilities as Charity Trustees. As a member of a Parochial Church Council you are also a charity trustee, as all PCCs are charities. This booklet

Church Legacy: A lasting gift to your church

The Church of England has launched its new and improved Church Legacy website which offers quick and easy access to essential information for individuals considering leaving a gift in their Will to their local church. The website provides further information on

Building an Ethical Financial System

Research by Church Urban Fund reveals Churchgoers are twice as likely to support credit unions than others. The Church Urban Fund briefing paper gives some background to the issues surrounding the problem of payday lending and the role credit unions