Charities / Donations

Charity and charitable giving are essential parts of any Christian community's life and mission, and, in the Parish of Llwynderw, we work to support a number of local, national, and international good causes. Approximately 10% of our typical annual expenditure is allocated to this area, which does not include the money raised from a variety of special fund-raising events and collections that are held regularly throughout each year. The 'big name' projects and charities that we support include:

BRF	the Bible Reading Fellowship; a UK registered charity which publishes a wide range of resources for Bible reading and prayer
Bible Society	an advocate for the Bible in contemporary cultures, to resource and influence those who shape society, and to make the Bible heard by all
ChildHope	an international charity which works to challenge violence against street children
Church Mission Society	a voluntary society, manned by Anglicans and other Christians around the world, which aspires to see a planet transformed by the love of Christ
Mission to Seafarers	an Anglican charity which offers help and support to mariners of all nationalities
Royal British Legion	a UK charity which provides support to the serving and ex-Service community and their families
SAMS	the South American Missionary Society which promotes partnership in the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ in word and works between (particularly) the churches of South America, Spain, and Portugal
USPG	the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel; a direct partnership with Anglicans worldwide which focuses upon the provision of healthcare, education, leadership training, and action for social justice

In round numbers, it costs £215 per day to run and maintain our two churches. That's over £100 per day per church, about £3,300 per month per church, and £39,600 per year per church. That makes a grand total of some £79,000 per year to keep the doors of Clyne Chapel and Holy Cross open, and this figure rises every year with inflation - anyone who can't quite believe this sum may report to the PCC Treasurer for a more detailed breakdown! Obviously, a lot of this money is used in charitable giving, in maintaining our churches and their grounds, and in paying the 'Parish Share' (our contribution to the Diocese towards the cost of clergy stipends and pensions). A further summary of the issues surrounding church finance, published by the Church of England but nevertheless applicable to the Church in Wales, may be found at: http://www.cofe.anglican.org/info/funding

Put simply, our principal source of money is our congregation. If the generosity of our members and friends does not allow us to balance our figures, our churches will close. Most people who attend church services regularly offer fantastic contributions to our collections and, mindful of the fact that our expenditure must increase annually, are careful to review their giving on a regular basis. For those who do not attend services regularly, however, or even for those who do but prefer a less public way of offering money than the collection plate, donations made directly from bank accounts are equally welcome. These may take the form of a one-off lump sum or a regular standing order, both of which are easy to Gift Aid. In fact, regular standing orders are particularly helpful, because, once they are established, they offer a steady source of income even when the donor cannot always attend church.

If you would like more information on how you can donate to Clyne Chapel, please contact Mr Keith Broadbent, Clyne Chapel's Treasurer, on 01792 401741.

If you would like more information on how you can donate to the Parish of Llwynderw as a whole, please contact the PCC Treasurer.