Giving

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Generosity is our heartfelt reaction to the love God has shown us.

Because we’ve received so much from God, giving back comes naturally. Making a regular financial contribution is a clear, practical way to stand with us—supporting the vision and mission of our local church while living out a foundational biblical principle.

The most effective way to give.

The best, most effective way of giving to St.Giles is to join the Parish Giving Scheme. This secure method allows you to give regularly by Direct Debit, manage your giving online, and automatically add Gift Aid to your donation if you are a UK taxpayer.

SET UP ONLINE GIVING

Ways to give

  • GIVING ONLINE - A simple and easy way to give. Click here to give a one-off gift via Parish Giving Scheme

    GIVE BY BANK TRANSFER - To make a one-off donation by bank transfer, contact the office for the account details.

    Use your first and last name as the reference. If you are UK tax payer, please ask the office for a Gift Aid form - it allows us to increase your gift by 25% at no extra cost to you.

    GIVE BY TEXT - You can also give one-off gifts by texting ‘STGILES give £10’ to 07380307800 to donate £10, or ‘STGILES give £20’ to donate £20.

  • GIVING ONLINE - A simple and easy way to give. Click here to set-up regular giving via Parish Giving Scheme

  • CONTACTLESS MACHINE - There is a contactless machine next to the refreshments counter.

    CHEQUES AND CASH - We collect an offering most Sundays with a basket placed at the dais. Alternatively, there are boxes by both entrances. Cheques are to be made payable to ‘St Giles PCC’.

  • LEGACY GIVING - Many of our congregation members like to leave a gift in their will for St.Giles, which has helped us to fund many exciting projects over the years.

    In many cases, you can reduce inheritance tax on your estate and increase the amount available for your loved ones by leaving a gift to a charitable organisation such as St.Giles. For more information on the tax relief you can receive when leaving a charitable gift in your will, visit the government’s site here.

    EMPLOYER-MATCHED GIVING - Many employers offer to match donations their staff make to charity. Contact your HR department to find out if this is an option.

    PAYROLL GIVING - Many employers offer Payroll Giving or ‘Give as You Earn’, which allows you to give directly to St.Giles from your salary before tax is deducted. This means if you give £100 per month and are a basic rate taxpayer, the gift will only cost you £80 from your net pay. If you pay a higher rate of tax, £100 a month will only cost you £60 from your net pay.

    To find out if your employer offers Payroll Giving contact your HR department.

    Please note: if you use Payroll Giving, your gifts will not be eligible for Gift Aid as you will not have paid tax on the amount.

    DETAILS
    Name: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Giles, Northampton
    Registered Charity Number: 1149547
    Address: St Giles Terrace, Northampton, NN1 2BN.

Unlocking Ministry

The work of St.Giles, staff salaries, and property are all financed mainly from the contributions of its members. Additional income is raised through the commercial letting of our facilities to local charities and organisations. A full financial report, audited accounts, and annual budget are published each year and made available at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. The elected PCC scrutinises and authorises expenditure throughout the year.

In addition, 15% of money received by St.Giles is given to mission partners and projects overseas and in the UK. Occasionally we will take up special offerings in the event of a disaster or a missionary endeavour, etc. These are taken in addition to regular giving.