Information on contributions to Parish Funds: 

Gift Aid, Planned Giving & 400 Club

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Information on contributions to Parish Funds: Gift Aid, Planned Giving & 400 Club

Monetary contributions to the Parish

• There are currently three ways to contribute:

  1. Cash: Placed in the collection box in Church before or after Mass.

  2. Planned Giving Envelopes: Issued before April each year, allowing the parish to claim Gift Aid if the donor is a taxpayer.

  3. Standing Order / Direct Transfer: Bank details are provided for parishioners to instruct their bank on amount and date. This method also supports Gift Aid and eliminates cash handling.

400 Club

• A scheme to support the parish financially while offering four winning prizes each month (of £100 or £50) and an extra draw at Christmas.

• Cost: Each number costs £2.50 per month or £30 if paid for the full year in January.

• Membership: New members are welcome, and current members are reminded to update any changes to their name or address.

Gift Aid

• Benefit: Signing a Declaration allows the parish to reclaim 25p for every £1 donated.

• Eligibility: You must be a UK taxpayer paying sufficient tax to cover the amount the parish reclaims.

• Flexibility: There is no commitment to a fixed weekly amount, and you can leave the scheme at any time.

• Confidentiality: Participation and contribution amounts are completely confidential, and it does not increase the likelihood of an HMRC check.

Key Reminders & Contact

• Updates: Please advise the parish ASAP if you wish to change your current arrangement or if your name/address has changed.

• New Envelopes: Planned giving envelopes will be available from March.

• Queries: Please contact Caroline Kelly (07899788760).

• Confidentiality: All contributions are gratefully received and treated with the utmost confidentiality.