Giving
If you would consider Tonbridge Parish Church your church, we would encourage you to consider giving financially to support the ministry here. 80% of our income comes from church family who give generously to support the mission and ministry of Tonbridge Parish Church.
As people trusting the Lord Jesus, we have been given so much for which we want to praise God. We know the forgiveness of sins, the hope of heaven and the gift of His indwelling Spirit... and that is just for starters! We have also received many other blessings, including financial blessings. So how will we use the financial resources that God has entrusted to us in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ? Please think and pray this through in the light of the information below:
What the Bible says about giving:
The New Testament lays down no laws about how much someone should give. But the Apostle Paul helps us understand many of the principles of Christian giving in 2 Corinthians chapters 8 and 9, where he encourages us to give: sacrificially, generously, gratefully, realistically, lovingly, actually, freely, confidently, encouragingly. We want to encourage joyful and generous giving, not only to our church but also to local, national and international mission (which can also be done through our church). However, the Bible also states we should not give 'under compulsion' and it is certainly not our intention for you to feel this way.
What to do next:
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Consider what the Bible says about the principles surrounding Christian giving.
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Pray and ask God how you can best support His work with the money He has entrusted to you.
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Decide on how much to give and the best way to do it.
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Our preferred method is regular donation via Standing order, which helps the church the most in planning our finances. Download a form and post to the Treasurer at the Church Office.
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One-off donation via bank transfer. If you would like our bank details please contact the Church Office or use the form below.
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Contact the Church Office if you have any further questions about giving, or to speak to the Treasurer or Finance Administrator.
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By cheque making it payable to ‘Tonbridge PCC’ . If posting please sent it to
The Treasurer, Tonbridge Parish Church, Church Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 1DA
All giving is treated confidentially and only the staff who administer your gifts will be aware of the amounts.
If you need confirmation of how much you have donated in the tax year, please email: treasurer@tonbridgeparishchurch.org.uk
The parish is registered as a charity (no. 1133917) and the PCC (as Trustees) are responsible for ensuring that the charity remains financially viable and that the funds are used for the intended purposes of the charity.
The finance team monitors the income and expenditure, and ensures that both restricted and designated funds are correctly used, and reports the current state of the accounts to the PCC and the parish at large.