Supporting your parish church

This year, it will cost around £30,000 (about £600 per week) to run Thanington Parish Church and to do the routine maintenance of the historic St Nicholas Church building.

Where does this money come from? Mostly from the regular giving of people in the congregation, occasional fund-raising events and one-off donations. We are grateful for all of these contributions, both large and small.

However, for major repairs and improvements to this grade II* listed church building, we have to raise additional funds. For example, in 2023, the long overdue repair of the lychgate cost £24,000. We are currently praying and working to raise £50,000 for essential repairs to the church roof to keep it watertight. This means applying for grants, inviting donations and doing local fund-raising events. In fact, raising funds from the local community is one of the keys to gaining grant funding.

If you value the presence of St Nicholas Church in Thanington and want to keep this historic church building in good shape for the people of Thanington, please consider making a donation or doing a fund-raising activity in aid of the church.

We recognise that for some this is just not an option because of the rising cost of living. But for those who can afford it, here are all the different ways to give to the work of Thanington Parish Church:

Parish Giving Scheme

The Parish Giving Scheme provides a way for people to give either a one-off donation or a regular monthly donation to the church by direct debit.  It is secure, confidential, and easy to use. For UK taxpayers, Parish Giving will also claim tax relief from HMRC through the government gift-aid scheme. This increases the value of the gift by 25% at no cost to yourself. To give this way, visit www.parishgiving.org.uk and search for Thanington.

Bank Transfer (BACS )

You can send a Payment or Bank Transfer to the church. This can often now be done via Internet/Online Banking. Here are the church bank details you will need:

Account name: Thanington Parochial Church Council

Sort code: 20-17-92

Account Number: 00446548

We may be able to claim Gift Aid if you are a taxpayer. To register for Gift Aid, please get in touch with our treasurer Tony Martin, email [email protected]

Standing Order

You can set up a Standing Order to the church via your bank. This can be easily set up on using your online banking or your banking app. You can amend the payment whenever you wish, so you are in control.  Here are the church bank details which you will need:

Account name: Thanington Parochial Church Council

Sort code: 20-17-92 Account Number: 00446548

We may be able to claim Gift Aid if you are a taxpayer. To register for Gift Aid, please get in touch with our treasurer Tony Martin, email [email protected]

Cash, cheque or card

Of course, you can also just come along to church and put cash or a cheque in the offering plate. Cheques should be made payable to Thanington Parochial Church Council. For those who attend regularly, we can supply weekly envelopes in which you can put your offering and bring it to church.

We also accept card payments at church using a contactless card reader which can be found near the main door.

If you are a taxpayer, please consider registering for Gift Aid, which could increase your gift by 25% without any additional cost to you (see below).

Thankyou

We are grateful to all who support the work of this church with their time, their talents and their money. Your support will help us to...

· Offer weekly worship each Sunday and Messy Church each month

· Offer monthly worship at Lark View Care home

· Offer special events and services which bring the community together at Christmas, Easter, Harvest, and Remembrance Sunday.

· Offer baptisms, weddings, funerals, and pastoral care.

· Organise community events, including the monthly CAMEO lunch club. 

· Care for our historic church building, so that it is in good shape for current residents and future generations.