Supporting Old Saint Paul’s
It costs nearly £173,000 a year to run Old Saint Paul's, or about £3,325 every week. This does not include the costs of any exceptional expenditure; just day to day running costs, and our routine maintenance programme. Please see the Summary Budget for 2008-09 at the foot of this page.
Regular, Responsible Giving
We ask all members of the congregation to keep their giving under review and to raise it when they can. The Church belongs to us all and we each have a responsibility for its upkeep. Besides, this giving is a very practical, tangible way of showing our commitment to God and to the community in which we live.
We won’t, and don’t, harass our members. Rather, we want everyone to feel such an integral part of this community that each one of us gives according to our means with the same kind of spirit of generosity we would give to any other member of our family.
Ways to Give
Regular giving can be arranged through:
- a standing order to your bank;
- a weekly and/or undated envelope in the collection;
- payroll giving.
You can make online donations through our Work With Us secure payments facility.
Download a copy of our standing order and gift aid declaration form here. PDF 170 Kb
If you are a taxpayer and you sign a Gift Aid declaration, we can claim back tax on your offering (currently 25p for every pound). Gift Aid allows for flexibility in your giving. You only need to sign one form, but can adjust the level of your giving as and when necessary or desired.
You can discuss your giving in confidence with John Dale, the Stewardship Recorder.
Summary Budget for 2008-09
The summary budget for 2008-09 is as follows:
| Activity | Per Yr | Per Wk |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy – stipends, pensions, housing, travel | 71,570 | 1,375 |
| Liturgy – choir, music, consumables for the Eucharist, flowers | 14,760 | 285 |
| Premises – utilities, cleaning, repairs, insurance | 40,260 | 775 |
| Office – salaries, stationery, telephone | 11,190 | 215 |
| Childen's ministry – salaries, training, running expenses | 6,750 | 130 |
| Other – activities, publicity, fees | 3,680 | 70 |
| Quota – contribution to the diocese | 12,330 | 235 |
| Grants – from the tithing fund | 11,060 | 215 |
| Governance – independent examination, Vestry | 1,170 | 25 |
| Total budget expenditure | 172,770 | 3,325 |
The budget seeks to cover this amount as follows:
| Activity | Per Yr | Per Wk |
|---|---|---|
| Giving – collections, tax recoveries, donations | 125,100 | 2,405 |
| Space letting – of church and hall (net of costs) | 14,330 | 275 |
| Investments – income from properties, unit trust and deposits | 19,950 | 385 |
| Activities | 2,850 | 55 |
| Curate grant, from the diocese | 13,710 | 260 |
| Total budget income | 175,940 | 3,380 |