Parish of Farnworth Widnes

Supporting your church

Giving through the Parish Giving Scheme

Why give through the Parish Giving Scheme? The Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) is simply the best way you can support St Luke’s church and Cronton Mission. The PGS is an Anglican charity. Most Liverpool parishes have joined and over half of English dioceses support it. Joining the PGS makes a huge difference compared with weekly envelopes or cash on the plate because we can collect your gift now. It is more efficient than standing orders. Find out more at https://www.liverpool.anglican.org/making-it-easier-parishes/talking-money/parish-giving-scheme/parish-giving-scheme.php

Your gift is always in your full control (by email or phone) with PGS. The Scheme is for every church member with a bank account. You do not need to pay tax.

Your gift leaves your account by Direct Debit on the 1^st of each month. It is in the church account by the 11^th and any Gift Aid reclaims by the end of the month. The PGS saves time and administration and helps with cash flow. Even though we can’t worship in church your gift will support our ministry and PGS helps us make generous giving part of our daily life and discipleship.

How do I join?

You can give to your church by making a ten-minute phone call:

1. Have your bank details to hand:
   account number, sort code and the name of your bank.
2. Have the church details found on the left to hand:
   our church name and our unique PGS church code.
3. Ring the PGS office in Gloucester on 0333 002 1271. They will guide you through the process.
4. If you are a taxpayer and wish to Gift Aid you can arrange this during your phone call. Any existing Gift Aid declaration to your church is unaffected.
5. You have the option to increase your giving by inflation each year. Many do this. If you do choose this, PGS will check with you every year to make sure you still want to increase your Direct Debit.

What happens next?

You will receive confirmation by email or post of your Direct Debit, the amount and date of your first PGS gift. If you already give by standing order, remember to cancel it once PGS have confirmed with you.

St Luke’s church with Cronton Mission has registered with www.parishgivingscheme.org. This is the information you need when you ring to make your gifts to your church through the PGS:

Our full church name is:Parish of Farnworth St Luke’s church & Cronton Mission Widnes

Our unique church code is:
220622101

The PGS phone number is:
0333 002 1271
(The call costs no more than a national call to a landline and counts towards inclusive minutes)