The Parish Resources Team are here to support parishes in our Diocese with income development and cost management together with ensuring that parish access to Diocesan services is co-ordinated and integrated.
As Christians we all have a responsibility to be good stewards by overseeing, managing and optimising the resources at our disposal. This responsibility stems outwards from each of us to the collective, the foundations from which well-resourced, prudent churches are built. By building supportive relationships with parishes and clergy, the Parish Resources Team and Diocesan staff will support parishes to encourage a generous culture and build “Flourishing congregations, making a difference,” which is one of the visible outcomes of the Diocesan vision of Growing in God.
Our aim is to help our parishes access the information and resources from within and outside the Diocese to:
- Reduce operating costs within our churches (insurance, utilities, fees, etc).
- Sustain and increase parish income to help support mission, ministry and community outreach by offering a variety of ways to give for a variety of audiences (Parish Giving Scheme, online giving, contactless giving, legacies).
- Apply for grants and funding for community projects and our church buildings (urgent repairs, installation of toilets and kitchens, re-ordering for a more community-friendly space, or conserving historic treasures).
- Maximise financial transparency (how we spend money and how much we spend).
- Develop financial controls and planning that allows us to look confidently towards the future.
- Encourage and promote a culture of generosity, including the sharing of our talents and time in our parishes, benefices and deaneries, which includes building networks across the Diocese to share ideas, good news stories and good practice.
- Provide training opportunities to Treasurers and other parish post-holders.
Contacts
| Name and email | Role | Mobile/Telephone Number |
| Julie Podd | Parish Resources Manager | 07826 556186 | 01473 298555 |
| Emma Rowlinson | Giving Advisor (PGS, digital giving, Gift Aid, PCC Workshops) | 07955 284035 |
| Emma Denton | Giving Advisor (Grants, Parish Buying, Friends groups, Gifts in Wills, digital giving) | 07483 006379 | 01473 298556 |
Online giving
Find out more about online giving here.
Parish Giving Scheme
Find out more about this scheme for regular giving and how to join here.
Contactless donations
All our resources on generosity
Generosity is at the heart of our faith Find our resources here.
Join one of our PCC Workshops
A series of topic-based Zoom meetings facilitated by Diocesan staff. Find out more here.
Gifts in Wills
Leaving a gift in a will is a life-affirming opportunity Find out more here.
Understanding Gift Aid
Resources to claim back Gift Aid effectively Find out more here.
Setting up a Friend's Group
Advice and guidance Find out more here.
National Church Procurement Services
Steward your church’s resources effectively Find out more here.
National Church Webinars
Learn how to improve giving and generosity in your church. Find out more here.
Treasurers Forum
Join our thriving online Treasurer community Find out more here.
Parish Resources
Resources to support the everyday governance and administration of the local church Find out more here.
Stewardship Flourishing Congregations Making a Difference March 2021
