A Message from the Finance Team at Christ Church
So much of what we would call "normality" seems to be in turmoil, in recession or in lock-down at this dreadful time.
Our beloved Church’s well-being continues to be as important as ever and the need for us to keep on a steady course remains absolutely essential despite our enforced lack of church services.
Our sincere thanks go to Rev David and to David Jones for all they are doing to keep in close contact with us all via emailed daily devotions and our website www.christchurchwoodford.org
Sadly we receive no financial dispensations, grants or payment holidays. In fact, there is very little, if anything, to indicate that things are any different to normal times, other than the fact that we are “closed for normal business”.
We are very fortunate to be still receiving income from those of our church members who generously contribute to our funds through their monthly Standing Orders.
At the same time, we are unable to collect the contributions from those members who give regularly via either the Numbered Envelope Scheme or by the Gift-Aided Envelopes available in church.
Over the past few weeks, and following the message from Rev David, Paul and I have received several request for our bank details so that contributions can be made direct to our bank by either Standing Order or by individual money transfers. For that reason, I have included those details and a copy of our Standing Order Mandate. Standing Orders can also be set up on-line if you prefer.
Should you wish to take up either method of helping us financially, whether it be with a one-off gift, an alternative method of donating for the duration of the pandemic or on a more permanent basis, we really would be most grateful.
Rest assured Paul and I will, as usual, be closely monitoring all our expenses and trying to protect our finances as best we can.
The fact remains that we will be needing help to cope with the stresses the current situation places on us. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Yours most sincerely,
Graham Meare
STANDING ORDER Christ Church Woodford
To the Manager……………………………………(name of your bank)
Address of bank……………………………………………………..
…………………………………………Postcode……………………
Please pay to - Christ Church Woodford P.C.C. at
Barclays Bank plc
14 Woodford Road
Bramhall. Stockport, SK7 1LL.
Sort Code 20-82-14
Account Number 03470938
The sum of £…………………
Commencing on the …………..day of ………………20……and a like sum every month / quarter / year (delete as appropriate) until further notice and debit my account with each payment when made.
Name………………………... Signature……………………………
Date………..…….. Address………………………………………..
………………………………………….. Post Code………………..
Account Name………………..……… Sort Code…………………
Account Number………………………….
Please send this completed form to your bank.
Many thanks for your support. Graham Meare
Gift Aid Declaration for Giving to Christ Church Woodford
If you are a UK taxpayer and eligible to Gift Aid your donations please complete the form below and return it to:
Mr Graham Meare. The Church Treasurer. 14 Hall Moss Lane. Bramhall. Stockport. SK71RD
Please treat as Gift Aid Donations all qualifying gifts of money made by me from the date of this Declaration and in the past four years.
I am a UK Taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year, it is my responsibility to pay any difference.
Title………….Full Name………………...………………………….
Address………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………..….. ……………………...……………...……..…PostCode:…………….
Signature:.....................…….......................Date: .........………….
Note: Please notify the Church Treasurer if you:
Wish to cancel this Declaration Change your name or home address No longer pay sufficient tax and/or capital gains.
Gift Aid is linked to basic rate tax, currently 20% which allows charities to reclaim 25p for every £1 donated.
If you pay income tax at the higher rate or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid Donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue & Customs to adjust your tax code.
If we already have a Gift Aid Declaration from you please indicate this at the time of any donation you are able to make.