Could the Clergy Support Trust help you?
Published: 12th May 2022The Clergy Support Trust provides support to Anglican clergy (serving and retired), ordinands, and their families. They have a range of grants available.
News
Extension of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Published: 19th January 2022The Government has confirmed that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is extended until 31 March 2025. Find out more about it.
£1 million received through the Parish Giving Scheme
Published: 8th December 2021Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, churches across the Diocese have now received over a million pounds through the Parish Giving Scheme.
Generosity Week
Published: 12th July 2021This Harvest, the Church of England is launching Generosity Week to give us the time and space to reflect on God’s Generosity and celebrate God’s generosity within our church’s ministry and mission.Â
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The Parish Giving Scheme now has over 1,000 donors
Published: 6th July 2021There are now over 1,000 people across the Diocese donating to their local church through the Parish Giving Scheme.
Fundraising guidance
Published: 5th May 2021An update from Stewardship and Resources Officer, Chris Boden on the latest guidance for churches on fundraising.
Morogoro Sewing Academy: Microfinancing Partnership
Published: 4th May 2021Following a diocesan visit to Morogoro, this campaign aims to set up a microfinancing project in a sewing project to empower graduates to set up small businesses.
The Parish Giving Scheme is now online
Published: 5th March 2021It is now even easier for people to give to your church through the Parish Giving Scheme.
Churches awarded funds to help with repairs during the pandemic
Published: 12th February 2021Five churches across the Diocese of Worcester have been awarded money from the Culture Recovery Fund to help fund repairs during the coronavirus pandemic.
New Stewardship & Resources Officer
Published: 10th February 2021Chris Boden has been appointed as our new Stewardship and Resources Officer, taking over from Alison Maddocks.
St John, Bromsgrove puts together gift day video
Published: 19th January 2021A group from St John's Church in Bromsgrove has encouraged people to donate to the church with a gift day video.
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Parish Giving Scheme in Wyre Forest West
Published: 18th January 2021Sallie Butcher in Wyre Forest West shares her parishes' experiences of signing up to the Parish Giving Scheme and the difference it made during 2020.
New donor form for Parish Giving Scheme
Published: 4th January 2021Please make sure you are using the correct donor form in your Parish Giving Scheme packs.
Diocesan Finances and clergy reductions: How are we doing?
Published: 9th November 2020Diocesan Secretary, John Preston, looks at how our finances are doing and our progress towards the planned reduction in clergy posts.
Church leaders to be trained to help those facing financial difficulty
Published: 4th August 2020Church leaders have an opportunity to be trained to help those who are struggling with their finances.
Parish Giving Scheme at St George's Kidderminster
Published: 24th July 2020St George’s Church in Kidderminster East was looking for ways to increase their giving and decided to try the Parish Giving Scheme.
Signing up to the Parish Giving Scheme via telephone
Published: 19th May 2020Have you investigated signing up to the Parish Giving Scheme using their new telephone service?
Ministry Fund launched
Published: 22nd April 2020Our clergy are amazing, but COVID-19 means we need help to continue to meet the costs of their stipends.
Top Church during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published: 16th April 2020One of our resourcing churches, Top Church in Dudley, has been connecting with its congregation and community in different ways during the pandemic.
Parish Giving Scheme - accepting new donors
Published: 14th April 2020Please encourage church members to sign up to the Parish Giving Scheme.