Giving to Holy Trinity Church.
People think that giving to the Church is all about giving money. It is, but it is also about giving the God given talents you can offer to the Church.
The Church need volunteers with lots of different talents to help with the many activities and jobs that need to be done to keep the Church running smoothly and to fulfil the mission of the Church.
The Church does also need money to maintain the Church buildings, pay staffing costs, support the work of the Diocese, plus every day bills like the electricity and so on and so on.
If you would like to offer your gifts and talents then you need to speak to the vicar or one of the curates to talk through what exactly God is calling you to do in his Church
If you would like to give money then are a number of ways you can do that:
- by monthly direct debit – this is an easy way to give and the Church can budget knowing regular income will be coming in.
- by weekly envelopes – some people prefer to give in Church and place something on the plate. The weekly scheme does help the Church to budget. If you want to become involved in this scheme please contact the Church Office and they will put you in touch with the person who deals with the envelopes.
- by placing money on the plate in Church. This does help to support the Church's mission
Gift Aid
If you pay tax then it is possible for the Church to claim
the tax on the money you give, this is called gift aid. You will need
to fill in a form, please contact the Church Office and they can put
you in touch with the person who deals with gift aid. By doing this,
whatever you give, 28% more can be claimed back from the Government.
Gift Aid can only be done for money given in the envelope scheme or
by Standing Order. It is not possible to Gift Aid loose money.
Legacies and one off gifts
Please contact the Church Office and they will be able to put you
in touch with someone who can help.
Giving News
I would like to thank on the behalf of the
PCC of Holy Trinity Church Formby those of you who contribute, whether
it is by weekly envelopes, regular standing orders or one off donations.
In 2008 over £25,000 was claimed as a tax refund from the donations
of those who were able to Gift Aid their donations, which makes it
very worthwhile for the church.
Anybody wanting information on regular giving or Gift Aid please do
not hesitate to contact me via the Church Office.
Thank you once again.
Ann Urmston. Parish Giving Officer.
For more information
Contact the Church office on 01704 878913 or or email
formby.htc.office@btconnect.com