These inspiring case study videos from three parishes in the Diocese share their journeys in encouraging generosity within their communities. They highlight practical and creative approaches to giving, from running a successful giving campaign, to making the most of the Parish Giving Scheme, and embracing contactless and digital giving tools.
Whether you’re looking for ideas, encouragement, or insight, these real-life examples offer valuable lessons for all parishes.
Case Study 1: Running a Giving Campaign
Revd Kate Pearson, Vicar of St Mary’s Church, Marshalswick shares the experience of running a Giving Campaign in the parish, from the early planning stages through to the final results.
If your parish is considering running a Giving Campaign, take a look at our advice on Planning a Giving Campaign. Our Giving Adviser would be pleased to visit your parish to chat through the fundamentals of a successful Giving Campaign with a group from your PCC including best practice, leaflet and letter templates and advice and tips from other parishes.
Please email Kate to arrange a chat or visit.
Case Study 2: Getting Started with Contactless and Digital Giving
The parish of St Lawrence, Steppingley share their experience of getting started with contactless and digital giving.
They first borrowed a device for 3 months from our ‘Try Before you Buy’ scheme, then after fantastic results in that trial period, went on to purchase their own device. At the same time, they created an online giving page and QR code in GiveALittle, and printed pew postcards to allow visitors to make online gifts.
If your parish is considering getting started with contactless and digital giving, take a look at our advice on Giving Mechanisms. Our Giving Team would be pleased to visit your parish with demo machines and to test whether your WiFi or mobile phone signal is strong enough, or alternative options.
We have a ‘Try Before you Buy‘ scheme to trial a device free of charge for 3 months, and a Small Grants Scheme to help with the cost of a device.
Please email Caroline to arrange a chat or visit.
Case Study 3: The Parish Giving Scheme
St Luke’s Church in St Albans have been using the Parish Giving Scheme for their regular giving since 2017. Their Vicar and Treasurer reflect on their experiences of using the scheme and why it makes such a difference to their regular giving.
If your parish is considering joining the Parish Giving Scheme or would like further information, take a look at our advice on Giving Mechanisms.
Our Giving Adviser would be pleased to visit your parish to chat through the scheme with a group from your PCC, including advice on launching it, promoting it to your congregation, and using our leaflet templates and best practice guidance.
Please email Kate to arrange a chat or visit.