Giving at St Thomas' Church
Online Giving
You can now give online using your credit or debit card. You can give a one-off or regular donation and if you are a UK taxpayer you can use the Gift Aid scheme which enables us to reclaim the tax you have paid on the money you donate.
Giving online is an easy way to donate to the work here at St Thomas' Church Philadelphia. To give online is free and safe through www.charitygiving.co.uk
General Fund
Giving to this fund is for your normal tithes and offerings and are for the normal operating expenses of the church. To give to the general church fund click here or on this button
Building Fund
Giving to the building fund is to give specifically for the work of the Minster and for central Philadelphia campus projects. To download the Minster Gift Day leaflet 2010, click here. To give to the church building fund click here or on this button
WHY SHOULD I GIVE?
As a church we are called to give, and give generously of our time, skills and money to see the kingdom advance in Sheffield and beyond. As individuals we are each called to play our part and respond to this challenge.
We believe that the people of God are called by the bible to give generously in two main ways
- A proportion of our income given straight to the church which is called a tithe*
- Offerings given freely as an act of thanks or compassion
*10% is often a tithe used in the bible and we consider that a good place to start.
HOW CAN I GIVE?
SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Give by cash, cheque or credit card on Sundays. Use the payment slips and giving envelopes located on the pillars.
STANDING ORDER
This automatically sends an amount you specify from your bank account to the church’s, on a chosen date each month or quarter. You can alter the amount by notifying your own bank.
NUMBERED ENVELOPE SCHEME
If you have an irregular income, or want to save time in completing a gift aid form each week, you can sign up for this scheme. You will receive envelopes with a unique number which the finance team will be able to link to you.
GIFT AID
If you pay tax, we can claim back the tax you paid. This is worth a minimum of 28p for every £1 you give! You can cancel at any time, HMRC accept it retrospectively, and one declaration can be used for all future giving to Philadelphia.
ONLINE GIVING
To give safely and securely online via credit or debit card please click on the relevant buttons at the top of this page.