Donations towards the work of the Church can be made in the following ways; during Sunday mass, by text, online and standing order, if you are able please add Gift Aid to your donations.
Everything we do at St Mary and St Joseph's is made possible by your giving. Thank you!
TEXT / SMS
To donate £1, text SAINT to 70201 To donate £3, text SAINT to 70331 To donate £5, text SAINT to 70970 To donate £10, text SAINT to 70191
ONLINE
To make an online donation click the button below:
* Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme, operating as DONATE, a charity registered in England and Wales (1149800) and Scotland (SC045106). In addition to any text donation, you will incur your standard network message charge (based on your service provider rates). For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org
STANDING ORDER
There are a number of advantages to paying by standing order:
It helps you to plan your giving over the year by deciding a set amount to give each month.
Your offering will still be made even if you are on holiday or away for the weekend.
No more running around looking for change.
It’s a great way to contribute for those who may not attend church regularly or who live away from the area but would like to support the parish.
A copy of the standing order form can be picked up from the back of church or downloaded below. Once you have completed the form you should hand it in to your bank or building society and they will take care of the rest. You will also need to print out and complete the standing order letter below and return it to the parish office. The standing order can be stopped by you at any time.
UK tax payers:If you pay Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the UK, we can claim back 25p on every £1 you donate through the Gift Aid scheme, recovered from the money you've paid in those taxes. To allow us to do this, please contact the parish office by telephone on 01946 810324 or e-mail [email protected]. Once you have completed a short, confidential form you will be issued with envelopes in which to place your weekly donation. Alternatively you can download, print and complete the gift aid form below and hand it in to the parish office.
Parish Financial Report for Year End 5th April 2020 & 2021
Dear Parishioners,
I am pleased to present the Income and Expenditure Statement of the Parish’s Finances for the years ended 5th April 2020 and 2021, which I hope you will find self-explanatory. However, if anyone has any queries or requires further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
The past two years have been a very difficult time for all of us. It has been especially hard for those of us who have lost loved ones and those of us who have suffered physically, mentally, and or financially from the effects of the pandemic.
In spite of all the difficulties encountered, the financial statement shows that you, the Parish of St Mary’s and St Joseph’s, have continued to give as generously as ever to the upkeep of your Church. This has been a source of pride and joy to me as your Parish Priest and for which I am most grateful and thank each and everyone of you personally.
Fr Paul Johnstone
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2020 & 2021