“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” (2Cor.8:9)
Thanks for wanting to know more about how we fund our work. Our churches are all small independent charities, and depend entirely on the sacrificial generosity and faith of their congregations, gifts from visitors and legacies to fund the work that they do. Contrary to popular belief, we receive no funding from the government or from the Church of England nationally.
From the money raised we pay for our clergy, fund our work with adults and young people, and maintain the fabric of our buildings. Where possible we try to give a little away to good causes both in the UK and abroad.
If you’d like to play a part in our work, this is a great place to start.
Want to give a quick, one-off gift?
The Hope Church Family consists of eight churches. To give a gift to the relevant church, please choose from the tabs below. Note, our Breakfast Church (contemporary) congregation runs out of Upton Parish Church.
If you would prefer to give a gift by cheque, please make it payable to the account name listed by the relevant church below and send it direct to the church treasurer, or to the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ.
Give a One-Off Gift to Upton Parish Church (including Breakfast Church)
To give a quick, one-off gift, to Upton Parish Church or to set up regular giving including Gift-Aid, please click this link.
Alternatively, you can make an electronic gift direct from your account to the church’s account. If you wish to do this, please use the following details. If you are giving by cheque, please make it payable to Upton Church PCC.
Our bank details are as follows:
- Account Name: Parochial Church Council of Upton upon Severn.
- Account no: 00798912
- Sort Code: 30-95-41.
Please use your initial and your surname as a reference so we can identify your payment.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift-aid form, please help us make the most of your gift by filling in a Gift Aid Declaration form and returning it to our treasurer Roger Davies via the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Give a One-Off Gift to Hanley Castle or Hanley Swan Church
To give a quick, one-off gift to Hanley Castle church, click this link.
To give a one-off gift to Hanley Swan church, click this link.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift-aid form, please help us make the most of your gift by completing a gift-aid form and sending it to our treasurer Sue Roberts via the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Give a One-Off Gift to St James’ Church, Welland
To give a quick, one-off gift to St James’s Church, Welland, click this link.
Most banks will allow you to make an electronic gift direct from your account to the church’s account. If you wish to do this, please use the following details.
- Account Name: Welland Parochial Church Council
- Account no: 00799021
- Sort Code: 30-95-41.
Please use your initial and your surname as a reference so we can identify your payment.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift aid form , please download one and send it to our treasurer John Martin, at Holly Cottage, Drake Street, Welland, WR13 6LN. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Give a One-Off Gift to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Hook Common
To give a quick, one-off gift, to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Hook Common, or to set up regular giving including Gift-Aid, please click this link.
To set up a regular gift, most banks will allow you to make a one-off or regular gift direct from your account to the church’s account. If you wish to do this, please use the following details.
- Account Name: The Hook DCC
- Account no: 00859687
- Sort Code: 30-95-41.
Please use your initial and your surname as a reference so we can identify your payment.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift-aid form, please help us make the most of your gift by completing a gift-aid form and sending it to our treasurer Kate Chester-Lamb via the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Give a One-Off Gift to the Parish of Earls Croome, Hill Croome or Strensham
Most banks will allow you to make an electronic gift direct from your account to the church’s account. If you wish to do this, please use the following details.
- Account Name: Parochial Church Council of Earls Croome
- Account no: 00798246
- Sort Code: 30-95-41.
Please use your initial and your surname as a reference so we can identify your payment.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift-aid form, please help us make the most of your gift by completing a gift-aid form and sending it to our treasurer Dave Batchelor via the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Give a One-Off Gift to the Parish of St Mary’s, Ripple
To create a one off, or regular payment, online use this link.
Most banks will allow you to make an electronic gift direct from your account to the church’s account. If you wish to do this, please use the following details.
- Account Name: PCC of Ripple
- Account no: 00798688
- Sort Code: 30-95-41.
Please use your initial and your surname as a reference so we can identify your payment.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift-aid form, please help us make the most of your gift by completing a gift-aid form and sending it to our treasurer Joy Till via the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Want to give a regular gift?
Many of our supporters give a small amount on a regular (eg monthly) basis. To find out how to give a regular gift to your local church, click the tab below.
Give a Regular Gift to Upton Parish Church (including Breakfast Church)
The simplest way to give regularly is by setting up a standing order with your bank. Most online bank accounts will allow you to do this directly, and it gives you control over the amount you give, and the time and frequency with which you give it (for example, weekly or monthly, on pay-day etc.). However, if you’d prefer to do it using a paper form, please download this form and send it to your bank.
The details you’ll need to set up the standing order are as follows:
- Account Name: Parochial Church Council of Upton upon Severn.
- Account no: 00798912
- Sort Code: 30-95-41.
Please use your initial and your surname as a reference so we can identify your payment.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift-aid form, please help us make the most of your gift by filling in a Gift Aid Declaration form and returning it to our treasurer Roger Davies via the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Give a Regular Gift to Hanley Castle or Hanley Swan Church
The PCC of Hanley Castle and Hanley Swan is part of the Diocese of Worcester’s Parish Giving Scheme. To join the Parish Giving Scheme, please telephone the Parish Giving Scheme hotline 0333 002 1271 Monday to Friday, between 9 – 5pm and make sure you have the following info to hand:
- Your bank account details (so a direct debit can be set up)
- The name of your parish (Hanley Castle)
- The Parish Giving Scheme code for the Hanleys churches: 420642110 (This enables the scheme to link your gifts to the church).
If you need any further information about the scheme, please send an email to our treasurer Sue Roberts.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift-aid form, please help us make the most of your gift by completing a gift-aid form and sending it to our treasurer Sue Roberts via the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Give a Regular Gift to St James’ Church, Welland
The PCC of St James’ Church, Welland is part of the Diocese of Worcester’s Parish Giving Scheme. To join the Parish Giving Scheme, please telephone the Parish Giving Scheme hotline 0333 002 1271 Monday to Friday, between 9 – 5pm and make sure you have the following info to hand:
- Your bank account details (so a direct debit can be set up)
- The name of your parish (St James, Welland)
- The Parish Giving Scheme code for the Hanleys churches: 420642127 (This enables the scheme to link your gifts to the church).
If you need any further information about the scheme, please send an email to our treasurer John Martin.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift aid form , please download one and send it to our treasurer John Martin, at Holly Cottage, Drake Street, Welland, WR13 6LN. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Give a Regular Gift to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Hook Common
The simplest way to give regularly is by setting up a standing order with your bank. Most online bank accounts will allow you to do this directly, and it gives you control over the amount you give, and the time and frequency with which you give it (for example, weekly or monthly, on pay-day etc.). However, if you’d prefer to do it using a paper form, please download this form and send it to your bank.
The details you’ll need to set up the standing order are as follows:
- Account Name: The Hook DCC
- Account no: 00859687
- Sort Code: 30-95-41.
Please use your initial and your surname as a reference so we can identify your payment.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift-aid form, please help us make the most of your gift by completing a gift-aid form and sending it to our treasurer Kate Chester-Lamb via the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Give a Regular Gift to the Parish of Earls Croome, Hill Croome or Strensham
The simplest way to give regularly is by setting up a standing order with your bank. Most online bank accounts will allow you to do this directly, and it gives you control over the amount you give, and the time and frequency with which you give it (for example, weekly or monthly, on pay-day etc.). However, if you’d prefer to do it using a paper form, please download this form and send it to your bank.
The details you’ll need to set up the standing order are as follows:
- Account Name: Parochial Church Council of Earls Croome
- Account no: 00798246
- Sort Code: 30-95-41.
Please use your initial and your surname as a reference so we can identify your payment.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift-aid form, please help us make the most of your gift by completing a gift-aid form and sending it to our treasurer Dave Batchelor via the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.
Give a Regular Gift to the Parish of St Mary’s, Ripple
The simplest way to give regularly is by setting up a standing order with your bank. Most online bank accounts will allow you to do this directly, and it gives you control over the amount you give, and the time and frequency with which you give it (for example, weekly or monthly, on pay-day etc.). However, if you’d prefer to do it using a paper form, please download this form and send it to your bank.
The details you’ll need to set up the standing order are as follows:
- Account Name: PCC of Ripple
- Account no: 00798688
- Sort Code: 30-95-41.
Please use your initial and your surname as a reference so we can identify your payment.
If you are a UK tax-payer and haven’t already filled out a gift-aid form, please help us make the most of your gift by completing a gift-aid form and sending it to our treasurer Joy Till via the parish office, c/o St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Street, Upton on Severn, WR8 0JQ. This will increase the value of your gift by 25%.