Help St John’s and Feel Good About it!

How much does it cost to run St John’s?

St John’s needs about £500,000 of income each year—that’s about £10,000 each week. This pays for items like clergy, music and staff salaries, heating, lighting, telephone, printing, postage, repairs and insurance. It doesn't sound exciting, but it all has to be paid for! Remember, bills aren't just for Sundays.

How much should I give?

We would like you to make a regular monthly payment, as this helps us to plan ahead for the year. The majority of people give between £50 and £200 per month, with some giving less and some giving more.

How can I make my donation more valuable?

If you are a UK income tax payer, then the taxman will add a valuable 25p in the pound to any donation you make, provided you sign a simple Gift Aid form. For a £50 per month donation, gift aid makes your donation worth £62.50!

If you are a higher rate taxpayer you can reclaim the difference between the standard tax rate (20%) and the higher tax rate (40%). This means that your actual cost of giving £50 is only £37.50, while the Church gets £62.50!

Why should I feel good about giving?

Look around the church at the fantastic floor and reordering that was done in 2011, listen to the Organ restored in 2015. These projects were made possible by donations from members of the congregation, plus a large portion reclaimed from the taxman by Gift Aid. Everyone who gave feels good about their contribution. Some people feel really good about us getting useful money back from the taxman!

The church will continue to thrive if you give to us regularly. We can all feel good about the excellent clergy team, the music and administration staff and the splendid period building. We are fortunate to have these fine people and premises, but only because we have all done our bit to pay for them. Together they build and facilitate our thriving community life.

How do I make a donation?

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