Support Us

Giving & Donations

Support worship, mission, community life and the care of an exceptional Grade I church.

Support the ministry of St Mary’s

Regular and one-off gifts help meet the ordinary costs of worship, ministry, insurance, utilities, community activity and care of the building.

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Other ways to help

  • Regular planned giving
  • Gift Aid where eligible
  • Legacy gifts
  • Volunteering time or professional skill
  • Support for the restoration appeal

Why giving matters

St Mary’s receives no automatic state funding simply because it is historic. Regular parish income supports worship, ministry, insurance, utilities, mission and the continuing care of a Grade I listed building.

Church of England guidance encourages regular giving, one-off gifts and Gift Aid where eligible. Gift Aid allows a charity to reclaim tax on qualifying donations from UK taxpayers.

Regular giving

A regular gift gives the parish dependable income for worship, mission and building care.

One-off gifts

One-off donations can support general church life or a clearly identified appeal.

Gift Aid

If you are an eligible UK taxpayer, Gift Aid can increase the value of your donation at no extra cost to you.

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Give safely

Only use payment methods published by the parish. Never put bank or card details into the AI guide, prayer form or general contact message.

Current payment methods

The parish should publish bank, online giving or Parish Giving Scheme details here only after they have been confirmed by the PCC or treasurer. Until then, please contact St Mary’s for the current approved way to give.

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