Ways to encourage regular giving

Parish Giving Scheme is a national independent charity which supports churches with building generosity by offering a secure and simple way of giving on a regular basis. Register your parish to join PGS – use the links below to access information and resources:

• Information from PGS about set up.

• Single parish form and Multiple Parish form (NB please email your completed form, and include a copy of a paying in slip or bank statement to verify your bank details, to your Giving Advisor – contacts details can be found below.)

Once you are live:

• How PGS works, leaflet for your congregation or church members

• PGS Gift Form 
 

Make it easy for people in your community to support the church, by asking them to give online.

Online giving allows you to ask for support through an online platform or a mobile app and facilitates those who are donating to give through their online banking account. You can easily track your campaign's success and provide donors with emails on how their gifts are being used.

• Example heritage leaflet – Parish Giving scheme ask.

• Example heritage leaflet – Capital appeal - coming soon.
 

If you have a group of people who are keen on the history of the church, and are good at hosting fundraising events, a Friends’ Scheme is a great way to raise funds, have fun and create community spirit. Friends’ Schemes are usually a separate registered charity, so check out our template Terms of Reference below to make sure that the PCC and Friends can work together for the best outcome for your church.

• Terms of reference - example.

• Friends leaflet - example.

• The National Churches Trust has guidance on how to set up a Friends Group and offers a model constitution.

• The Parish Resources website has guidance on running a Friends Scheme.

• London Diocese has also written a toolkit on setting up a Friends Group.