The Parish Giving Scheme
The “Parish Giving Scheme” is a multi-diocesan approach to serving parishes with a professional donation management and Gift Aid service which combats the challenge of static giving by allowing donors to increase their giving in line with inflation.
A quality launch alongside a stewardship review provides the opportunity for a step change in the level of giving in a parish.
It is now possible for donors to give using the PGS service online
Please click here for more details (launches new window)
Or call the dedicated phone number for prospective donors to enable them to set up regular payments.
0333 002 1271
Lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Donors will need their bank account details, the church/parish name and The Parish Giving Code for your parish. If eligible they will be able to Gift Aid their donation.
Find out how the Parish Giving Scheme works and how to get started
Contact your Area Advisor for more details:
Barking Jeremy Fraser jfraser@chelmsford.anglican.org
Bradwell Mike Power mpower@chelmsford.anglican.org
Colchester Philip Ritchie pritchie@chelmsford.anglican.org
The Parish Giving Scheme During the Coronavirus Pandemic
While our churches are closed we remain unable to collect some of the financial giving we would normally receive through Sunday offerings on the collection plate. However as a solution to this problem why not encourage members of your congregation to join The Parish Giving Scheme. It has just got a lot easier:-
The following short film provides a useful introduction
If your Parish hasn’t signed up for the Parish Giving Scheme perhaps now is the time to do it. If this scheme becomes the principle funding method for your church, you will have inflation-proofed your giving, maximised your cash flow and minimised your administration.
Donations are made by Direct Debit and can be made on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis and can be index-linked to inflation. The relevant Gift Aid is paid to each church on a monthly basis.
How the Parish Giving Scheme Works
This short 1 minute video gives an overview of the Parish Giving Scheme and how it might be beneficial to both the parish and to individuals.
"As PCC Treasurer the Parish Giving Scheme makes my accounting much easier and the Gift Form Pack is clear to understand and convey to those interested exactly what is involved and the form the commitment takes. Am happy to recommend it." - Tim Boyden, St Botolph, Hadstock
To register your parish, you will need to complete The PGS Registration Form and return it to PGS Team at the Diocesan Office.
Below you will find a selection of useful presentations and documents relating to the Parish Giving Scheme and Stewardship.
PCC Resources:
Single Church registration form
Further Information:
Parish Giving Scheme Administration
The Parish Giving Scheme Information Sheet
"Joining the PGS has meant that we now receive a considerable amount of our Gift Aid reclaim promptly every month, helping our cash flow, which together with annual increases in donations has been much appreciated. It has also meant a reduction in workload for our treasurer and myself." - Tim Pearce,Planned Giving and Gift Aid - All Saints’ Church, Springfield, Chelmsford
For further information, please contact The Team at the Diocese of Chelmsford or visit the Parish Giving Scheme website: http://www.parishgivingscheme.org.uk/
For more information please contact PGS Team
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