Online giving provides a convenient and secure method to contribute, ensuring that vital resources are available to maintain church activities and outreach programs. It allows donors to give from anywhere at any time, enhancing flexibility and making it easier for the parish to manage contributions effectively.
Give a Little
Through Parish Buying, our churches can access a free Premium Give a Little account (worth £7.50 per month) to kick-start their online giving journey. Give a Little provides the platform through which donations can be made. This can be accessed via a webpage or a contactless giving device.
To get started with Give a Little, contact the Giving and Funding team for a copy of our ‘How to’ guide.
- Ease of Use: The app integrates seamlessly with contactless giving devices such as Payaz Giving Station and CollecTin More, making it straightforward for donors to give.
- Lower Transaction Fees: Recently, churches using “Give a Little” can link their accounts to Stripe, benefiting from a reduced transaction fee of just 1.1%, compared to the standard 1.95% fee from SumUp (Bath and Wells Diocese).
- Enhanced Reporting: Track donations in real-time and generate detailed reports to better manage church finances.
Parish Giving Scheme one-off gifts
The ability to handle occasional gifts makes the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) an efficient ‘one-stop-shop’ for online giving. It’s a convenient way for those who cannot commit to regular giving on the first of the month, or who may wish to add to their regular giving.
“It was so easy to use my PGS account to make an extra online donation to my church today from my phone while I was at home with a cuppa!”
Mrs M, Midsomer Norton“We have seen a remarkable increase in our church’s financial stability since implementing the Parish Giving Scheme. The ability to accept one-off gifts has made a significant difference, especially during special fundraising events and seasonal appeals.”
Rev. John Smith, St. Mary’s Church
A giver can use PGS to make a donation online to any church registered with PGS, either by using their individual PGS account, or as a guest. PGS passes on these gifts to churches monthly, net of transaction fees, and supports the payment with a concise monthly statement. You can even reclaim Gift Aid.
Simply log on to www.parishgiving.org.uk, select ‘Give’, identify the church, and follow the prompts for ‘One-off gift’ to donate using a debit or credit card or smart phone wallet.
If your parish is registered to use the Parish Giving Scheme for regular giving, PGS can also accept one-off donations on your behalf. When publicised appropriately (with a QR code on printed materials and links in the church web pages, etc.), there may be no need for a church to have a separate online giving facility. A single monthly payment to the church for all one-off gifts means tidy bank statements and reduced administration. PGS effortlessly claims the Gift Aid for the church even from occasional givers and visitors.
Like other one-off transactions made online or via a contactless card reader, gifts made in this way incur a small transaction fee, in this case 1.5%. The fee is deducted from the gift, meaning the church receives the gift net of the fee. So, a church will receive £9.85 on a £10 gift, but the fee is deducted before the church receives the gift. Gift Aid, if to be claimed, is on the £10 gross gift.
easyfundraising
easyfundraising is a free and easy way for church members and the wider community to raise funds for your church every time they shop online. By partnering with over 8,000 retailers, easyfundraising allows a percentage of the purchase cost to be donated to your church at no additional cost to the shopper.
“easyfundraising has been a game-changer for our church. It’s incredible to see how everyday shopping can contribute so significantly to our mission. It’s effortless for our supporters and has provided us with much-needed funds.”
St. Andrew’s Church
Get started: visit the easyfundraising website and register your church as a cause.
Spread the word and start raising money
- Share your church’s easyfundraising page with your parish community, encouraging members to sign up and support the cause through their everyday shopping.
- Start shopping online through easyfundraising’s portal or browser extension. Every time you make a purchase, a donation will be made to your church.
- Encourage users to install the easyfundraising ‘Donation Reminder’ to ensure that they never miss an opportunity to raise funds when shopping online.
- Take advantage of special events, promotions, and seasonal shopping times to boost your fundraising efforts.
- Share regular updates – keep your congregation and community informed about how much has been raised and how the funds are being used.
Who to contact
To speak to a member of the team, you can book a call or email:givingteam@bathwells.anglican.org and someone will be in touch.