Giving | Somersham, Woodhurst, Pidley & Old Hurst

As a church we are called to be generous in gifts of both time and money, used to share the Gospel within the community and to help those in need.

Parish Giving Scheme

At Somersham the preferred method of giving is the Parish Giving Scheme. It offers a regular, tax-efficient source of giving which can increase with the cost of living. The scheme claims eligible Gift Aid from HMRC and passes it on to the parish.

Contact Jean Draper, the treasurer, at treasurer@somershamparishes.org or on 01487 741531 for the form, which is returned directly to the Parish Giving Scheme.

You can also enrol by telephone. Before calling, contact the treasurer for the parish’s unique 9-digit code. The page says this telephone service was launched in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Have ready:

Personal bank account details
The name of the parish — SOMERSHAM
The 9-digit parish code
Whether you want the gift to increase with inflation each year
Whether you are a taxpayer and Gift Aid can be claimed

The Parish Giving Scheme telephone number published on the page is 0333 002 1271.

Whichever method you use, you then receive written confirmation of the Direct Debit, including the date of the first payment.

TODO: content needed The 9-digit Parish Giving Scheme code was not published. People are told to ask the treasurer for it.

Standing order

A standing order form is available as PDF and Word. Complete it and return it to the treasurer. The page says the treasurer’s contact details are on the form.

If you use online banking you can set the standing order up yourself and tell the treasurer. The account published for electronic payments is:

Account name: Somersham PCC
Sort code: 20-43-63
Account number: 30796220

If you are a taxpayer, also complete the Gift Aid declaration (PDF, Word) and send it to the treasurer. A signed declaration is needed before Gift Aid can be claimed.

Giving envelopes

The church can supply giving envelopes. Contact the treasurer.