Funding Thurlestone Parish Church
The ministry and the many activities of Thurlestone Parish Church can only happen because of voluntary giving (Time & Money) and Fund-Raising Activities. Thank you to all who give of their time and money
What happens to money I give to Thurlestone Parish Church?
Your money goes towards running the church and supporting other causes. We aim to give away 5% of income to local, national and international Christian charities, you can see details of who we currently support, Here.
What are the costs of running Thurlestone Parish Church?
Like all parishes of the Church of England, a significant portion of the money you give goes to the Church of England (“Common Fund”) to pay for clergy salaries, pensions and the upkeep of buildings where clergy live.
The other regular running costs of Thurlestone Parish Church include: utilities (heat, light, broadband, etc.), insurance, routine maintenance (boiler services, electric inspections, church yard maintenance, etc.), and Fabric maintenance of the Church meeting room.
How to Give to Thurlestone Parish Church?
You can make one-off gifts using our on-line giving page, click the button.
Your money goes towards running the church and supporting other causes. We aim to give away 5% of income to local, national and international Christian charities, you can see details of who we currently support, Here.
What are the costs of running Thurlestone Parish Church?
Like all parishes of the Church of England, a significant portion of the money you give goes to the Church of England (“Common Fund”) to pay for clergy salaries, pensions and the upkeep of buildings where clergy live.
The other regular running costs of Thurlestone Parish Church include: utilities (heat, light, broadband, etc.), insurance, routine maintenance (boiler services, electric inspections, church yard maintenance, etc.), and Fabric maintenance of the Church meeting room.
How to Give to Thurlestone Parish Church?
You can make one-off gifts using our on-line giving page, click the button.
Alternatively, if you would like to give regularly, please contact the Church treasurer. thurlallsaints@btinternet.com
What about Gift Aid?
If you are a taxpayer then, subject to certain conditions, the church can claim Gift Aid on your giving. This increases the amount given by 25%, with no additional cost to you. The on-line giving page enables you to indicate you would like your donation to benefit from gift aid.
How is the Church Building Maintained?
As a church we are very fortunate to have “The Friends of Thurlestone Parish Church Trust” who make grants towards maintenance of the Fabric of the church. For more information about “The Friends”, how to join The Friends, and recent support they have given to the church click Here.
Fund Raising
To augment regular giving and to fund special projects the church runs fund raising events. Examples of fund raising events include:
You can see a video of the 2022 Fête on the Parish Community Events page by clicking Here.
To Order a Village Calendar, which features photographs of the parish chosen in the Photo Competition, click Here
What about Gift Aid?
If you are a taxpayer then, subject to certain conditions, the church can claim Gift Aid on your giving. This increases the amount given by 25%, with no additional cost to you. The on-line giving page enables you to indicate you would like your donation to benefit from gift aid.
How is the Church Building Maintained?
As a church we are very fortunate to have “The Friends of Thurlestone Parish Church Trust” who make grants towards maintenance of the Fabric of the church. For more information about “The Friends”, how to join The Friends, and recent support they have given to the church click Here.
Fund Raising
To augment regular giving and to fund special projects the church runs fund raising events. Examples of fund raising events include:
- The Church Fete
- The Annual Photography Competition and the resulting in the Calendar of the Thurlestone, Buckland and Bantham Area.
- Summer Cream Teas in the Meeting Room
You can see a video of the 2022 Fête on the Parish Community Events page by clicking Here.
To Order a Village Calendar, which features photographs of the parish chosen in the Photo Competition, click Here