11th March 2015

Parish Giving Schem

eRebecca Evans

The story so far• Meeting of deanery representatives to gauge interest• Drafting diocesan-specific literature (available on cd)• Initial discussions with parishes/trial• St Minver signed up to go live• CMED event• Feedback• Launch April 2015

Learning points so far• Cost per person £1.28 compared to £2.18 on envelopes• Most likely switch Standing Order (no cost) but benefit of

inflationary increase• Bank charges – income over £50,000 charge 55p per £100 of

cash banked• Building relationship with holiday-makers/second home

owners• Reduced costs by Dioceses grouping together

How to get involved• Email: pgs@truro.anglican.org • Telephone: 01872 360039• Representative to explain PGS to PCCs and provide support

with the process• Opportunity to address stewardship within the parish• More information available on cd• Questions?

Thank you for listening