Based on last year's expenditure and what we know we have to pay, we estimate that we will need an income of at least £80,000 in 2009. This does not include unforseen extras and our charitable giving (which amounted to £3850 last year)
Our major expenses are -
For 2009 |
£ |
| Diocesan Common Fund (for ministry in the diocese) |
40,000 |
| Gas and Electricity |
5,900 |
| Upkeep of services |
3,100 |
| Building repairs/Maintenance |
2,500 |
| INsurance |
6,043 |
| Cleaning/Caretaking |
2,620 |
| Administartion |
3.932 |
| Ministry expenses |
1,272 |
TOTAL |
60,127 |
We are grateful that like many other parishes in London we are being helped by the wealthier parishes in the Diocese to pay the stipends of our parish clergy. However we still need to contribute £40,000 towards this cost - a major part of our annual budget.
The PCC asks all of us -
- to consider raising our giving by 5%
- to give regularly, preferably through a bank standing order or the weekly envelope scheme
- to sign a gift aid form if you pay tax so we can reclaim 28p for every pound given. |
