Donations
There are a number of ways in which you can financially support the Parish at St James.
Regular Donations
Cash collections are very time-consuming for the parish because coins and notes have to be counted every week and then taken to the bank. Our aim is to replace as much of our weekly cash collections with payments by monthly standing orders which makes it more convenient and safer for you.
You can set up a standing order yourself via your Bank's App or Website or even fill out our standing order form which should be returned to the Parish Office. Our bank account sort code is 60-08-14 and our account number is 13204297. Use OF and your surname as the payment reference.
If you do not wish to donate online, you can opt to receive gift aid envelopes which should be put into the offertory collection each week.
Regular Donations
Cash collections are very time-consuming for the parish because coins and notes have to be counted every week and then taken to the bank. Our aim is to replace as much of our weekly cash collections with payments by monthly standing orders which makes it more convenient and safer for you.
You can set up a standing order yourself via your Bank's App or Website or even fill out our standing order form which should be returned to the Parish Office. Our bank account sort code is 60-08-14 and our account number is 13204297. Use OF and your surname as the payment reference.
If you do not wish to donate online, you can opt to receive gift aid envelopes which should be put into the offertory collection each week.
Gift Aid
If you are eligible please help us to reclaim income tax on your donation by completing a gift aid declaration and returning it to the Parish Office. Our Gift Aid co-ordinator will supply you with a payment reference number which needs to be quoted in online donations.
If you are a UK taxpayer (income tax and capital gains tax) then we can reclaim the tax you pay on all donations you make. For example if you donate £1 then the parish would receive a further 25p from HMRC. It does not cost you any more but you do have to be a UK taxpayer and must have signed a GiftAid declaration.
If you pay tax at the higher or additional rate, you can claim the difference between the rate you pay and basic rate on your donation. Do this either through your Self Assessment tax return or by asking HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to amend your tax code.
If you are eligible please help us to reclaim income tax on your donation by completing a gift aid declaration and returning it to the Parish Office. Our Gift Aid co-ordinator will supply you with a payment reference number which needs to be quoted in online donations.
If you are a UK taxpayer (income tax and capital gains tax) then we can reclaim the tax you pay on all donations you make. For example if you donate £1 then the parish would receive a further 25p from HMRC. It does not cost you any more but you do have to be a UK taxpayer and must have signed a GiftAid declaration.
If you pay tax at the higher or additional rate, you can claim the difference between the rate you pay and basic rate on your donation. Do this either through your Self Assessment tax return or by asking HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to amend your tax code.
Make a Bequest to St James
If you would like to make a bequest or a large gift to St James we will ensure your donation will be put to good use in the parish. Regular bequests have helped to transform our finances and allow us to invest in the church infrastructure and facilities. Please contact the parish office on 01689 827100 if you would like us to explain how the process works.
If you would like to make a bequest or a large gift to St James we will ensure your donation will be put to good use in the parish. Regular bequests have helped to transform our finances and allow us to invest in the church infrastructure and facilities. Please contact the parish office on 01689 827100 if you would like us to explain how the process works.
The 200 Club
The Club brings members together to take part in a parish fundraiser through a monthly prize draw. Annual membership will remain at £60 for entry to all the monthly draws for the year. All proceeds will again be split 50:50 between parish funds and monthly member prizes. Ken Evans administers the Club. Please contact him at 200club@stjamespettswood.org to register your interest and/or ask any questions.
200 Club General Membership Information:
Thank you to all members for your continued or new support. The St James 200 Club has been one of the main annual fundraisers for our parish and your membership will make an important contribution to parish funds.
The Club brings members together to take part in a parish fundraiser through a monthly prize draw. Annual membership will remain at £60 for entry to all the monthly draws for the year. All proceeds will again be split 50:50 between parish funds and monthly member prizes. Ken Evans administers the Club. Please contact him at 200club@stjamespettswood.org to register your interest and/or ask any questions.
200 Club General Membership Information:
- The 200 Club is an annual members’ prize draw club, with a maximum of 200 members. It is a parish fundraiser event with draws held monthly.
- Membership is £60 for the membership year, which provides each member with entry to 12 monthly draws. Membership is open to previous new members with the first monthly draw for paid subscribers in July 2023.
- All proceeds are split 50:50 between parish funds and member prizes. Previously the scheme was very popular and when the full subscription of 200members was reached, raised £12,000 for parish funds.
- The members prize-fund is 50% of proceeds, so if fully subscribed, the 1stprize is £500, 2nd prize £250, 3rd £150 and 4th prize is £100 for each monthly draw.
- Member prizes each month are paid by cheque. Cheques are valid for six months and any cheques not cashed (unpresented) within 6 months of issue are out-of-date and will not re-issued.
- Members may purchase more than one membership if desired, subject to availability.
Thank you to all members for your continued or new support. The St James 200 Club has been one of the main annual fundraisers for our parish and your membership will make an important contribution to parish funds.
