It is a tried and tested scheme that allows givers (donors) to donate to
their church by regular Direct Debit payments. It is the only
payment method with a money back guarantee, and is therefore
safer for the donor than Standing Orders, cheques and cash.
It has been found to be a simple method of giving, the
gifts/donations are reliable and regular and it helps churches plan for
the future. Giving is reviewed annually with the givers (donors) and
with the donor option for an inflationary increase, church income
should increase year on year.
If envelope givers and open plate givers also join the scheme, giving
levels have been found to remain steady, especially during times
when people are on holiday or away from church.
As less money is handled in the church, it is safer for the volunteers
and their time spent counting and banking the money is reduced.
Bank charges may reduce as well.

Payment can be by monthly, annually or quarterly by Direct Debit
and this removes the necessity for donors to give money during a
service. However we are aware that some donors, particularly
those who previously gave by envelope or via open plate, would still
like to put something on the plate each service.
We therefore provide PGS tokens, which can be placed on the plate
or in the collection bag. This indicates they participate in PGS and
enables them to express an act of offering during the course of
worship. Tokens, if included in the offering, may be received and
blessed by the priest or minister with the rest of the collection.
After the service they should be separated out from the rest of the
money and stored somewhere safe until the next occasion a
collection is taken, when they should be made available to church
members who like to use them.

To give via Parish Giving Scheme please visit

https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/blundellsands-st-michael-blundellsands

Where you can sign up and donate today. Thank you so much for all your continued support.