The Parish Giving Scheme is the best, most efficient and effective way to give to our local church and to help us grow and mature in generous giving.

Some response forms will request information. Responding well is more than a simple transaction. Like a garden in spring, we need to be organised for growing generosity, for new life

Our response forms are not a financial transaction. They are part of discipleship. We want to grow the giver, not just get the gift. We’re giving for life and responding well means being organised. It’s a personal touch and warm appreciation, underwritten by decent administration.

There’s a date to return response forms in the clergy ask letter. Once it has passed by a few days, a gentle reminder can be sent in the same spirit as the first ask letter. Encouraging folk to bring their piece of the jigsaw; is all.

As response forms are returned the first task is to write a letter of thanks, witing a week. We are saying thank you for the gift. We are saying thank you for the giver.

The Code of Fundraising Practice keeps our givers, and our churches safe from failures in conduct and practice. Read how it applies here