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Communicating a message of generosity is key for your congregation and wider community to understand both the need and impact of their giving, as well as providing them with access to various mechanisms to donate in a way that suits them.
Below are a variety of templates that can be customised with your church colours and logo, online giving links and QR codes, as well as photos and stories from your parish using a free online design tool called Canva.
Canva
Canva.com is an easy-to-use design tool, created for people without any design experience in mind.
If you’re interested in Canva and would like to learn more, you can register to attend an introductory webinar run by the Church of England Digital Labs.
Canva offer a free, non-profit account which churches are eligible to apply for. This type of account provides you with all the ‘pro’ features on Canva.
How to apply for a Canva Pro account
Templates
Use the links below to customise a copy for your church. Colours, fonts, text, QR codes and images can all be changed to suit your parish context.
A5 Parish Giving Scheme leaflet for givers
Whether your PGS scheme is well established or you're launching for the first time, this leaflet explains the benefits of the scheme and provides details of how givers can sign-up.
Just add your church name and your PGS QR code (download directly from your church PGS giving page). No other updates are required.
Parish Giving Scheme infographic
Demonstrate the benefits of using the Parish Giving Scheme to your congregation with these simple graphics.
Just add your church name and your PGS QR code (download directly from your church PGS giving page). No other updates are required.
A5 Regular Giving leaflet*
Encourage your congregation to setup regular giving with details of how their gift can make a difference to the church and wider community.
Includes information about the Parish Giving Scheme.
Trifold giving leaflet*
Encourage your congregation to setup regular giving with details of how their gift can make a difference to the church and wider community.
Includes information about the Parish Giving Scheme or update to include alternative ways in which to give regularly.
Giving bookmark*
Provide your church community with bookmarks to remind them of Gods generosity.
Update to include your church website URL, giving QR code and your own images.
Traditional pew card*
No cash? No problem. Create pew cards with information of how to give with online donations.
These simple cards cards are designed to link to your PGS page, or an alternative online giving page.
Modern pew card*
No cash? No problem. Create pew cards with information of how to give with online donations.
These simple cards cards are designed to link to your PGS page, or an alternative online giving page.
Giving logos for pew sheets*
Download these giving logos to add to your newsletters, orders of service or pew sheets.
Traditional Give a Little campaign background*
Create a customised background for your contactless giving device.
Designed to be used for Give a Little App campaigns.
Give a Little campaign background
Create a customised background for your contactless giving device.
Designed to be used for Give a Little App campaigns.
* With grateful thanks to the Diocese of St Albans for sharing their templates designs.
Using images
Any printed materials and graphics that you create will have the best impact with real pictures of your church, congregation and your activities rather than stock images. This will demonstrate the need and result of generous giving in your parish.
However, to comply with GDPR legislation, it is vital that you obtain permission before using photos of individuals, and particularly the parent/guardian of any children. Ensure that you refer to safeguarding guidance when taking and using photos of young people.
If you decide to use stock images for your resources, ensure that you have purchased the correct licence or use royalty free images. Failure to do this can result in significant fines. Some suggestions for royalty free images are listed in the useful links below.
Printing
The Diocese of Chelmsford offers affordable printing services for parishes. The Diocesan Print Unit is contactable by email printunit@chelmsford.anglican.org or phone 01245 294404.
Alternatively online print companies are available. For example, Tradeprint give a 15% discount to charities including churches. As a guide price, 200 leaflets cost c.£35 to print including delivery.
Need help?
The Church of England Digital Labs is a hub of resources to support digital evangelism and discipleship in local churches. They offer regular free webinars and how-to guides to help you get started.
If you have any specific queries relating to the Canva templates please contact giving@chelmsford.anglican.org.
The Diocesan Print Unit can also support parishes with design services. Visit the Print Service webpage for more information and to request a quote.
