Each year, we give approximately 10% of our Stewardship income to a range of charities. This is the money that we give as a community, over and above the individual gifts during the year for various appeals. Our church is community and draws strength from acting as a community. Like any community, we need to think about our role on the world and not just inward-looking. By doing so, we are strengthened by giving ourselves purpose and relevance.
The charities are carefully selected by the PCC. We balance between organisations that draw from their funds mainly or exclusively from the Church, charities with a UK focus that operate near to us and charities with a wider overseas focus that are efficient in their use of funds. We also ensure that the charities are balanced geographically and between young and old, medical and social and the Missions and Charities Committee carry out annual due diligence on the list.
Our selection of charities is currently:
Church based £1500 each:
USPG
Christians against Poverty
Church Army
Firm Foundation
UK Focus £1000 each:
Bereavement Care
St Luke’s Hospice
Unseen UK
Overseas Focus £1250 each:
Hope and Homes for Children
Mildmay
Action Aid
Updated: 2 October 2025