Ways in which you can make a donation to the work of our church
One-off donations
Online
The page has some set amounts or you can choose an amount of your own.
We can claim a tax refund on any donations up to £30 without needing a declaration from you.
If you are in the church
You can use the ‘Payaz’ machine to make a card donation of an amount of your choice. (The service is provided by ‘Give A Little’).
We can claim a tax refund on any donations up to £30 without needing a declaration from you.
There is a small blue cash box set (firmly) into the wall to the right of the door as you leave.
We can claim a tax refund on any donations up to £20 notes without needing a declaration from you.
Bank Transfer
If you prefer to donate via bank transfer, here are the details of our bank account: Bank: National Westminster Bank
Sort Code: 60-80-06
Account Number: 70811318
Account Name: PCC Taunton St James
If you are making a donation via bank transfer, please also email the church office to let us know who you are so that we can thank you!
Regular giving
Parish Giving Scheme
This scheme is for church members who wish to give a regular amount.
It reminds you annually to increase your giving in line with inflation, but this is optional.
The scheme automatically claims tax refunds every month, which smooths our cash flow instead of us making a single end-of-year claim.
Standing Orders
If you do not wish to use the Parish Giving Scheme, you can set up a Standing Order. There is a form in the rack in the church, and also a Gift Aid declaration form. But please remember to review each year – inflation affects us all!
Envelopes
If you wish to give by cash or cheque, you can use one of the yellow envelopes and leave this in the collection plate on a Sunday morning.
Legacies
Legacies from the estates of both church members and other well-wishers help us to fund one-off projects such as major premises repairs and improvements, and pump-priming the employment of staff to meet a new need – such as recruiting a Youth Church Pastor.