Giving to CoGS
Thank you.
Regular Giving
The Parish Giving Scheme is our preferred method of receiving gifts. It is quite similar to giving by monthly standing order, but has some helpful additional features.
You may set up a regular donation (monthly, quarterly, annually) with gift aid using a direct debit. PGS (Parish Giving Scheme) collects the money on the 1st of each month and allows the option to increase your gift in line with inflation each year. To sign up you will need to have your personal bank account details.
Set up ONLINE, by PHONE or POST A FORM
The PGS Code for Crookhorn: 290629069
PGS Phone: 0333 002 1260 (open Mon/Fri – 9am to 5pm)
An application FORM pack is available for collection from the Parish Office
If you are an EXISTING DONOR please cancel your standing order with Crookhorn from the month your new policy will start, only do so after you have received confirmation from PGS that your account has been set up.
Giving Online
Regular giving is really helpful to us in that it allows us to make strategic decisions.
Other Ways to give:
- through the Parish Giving Scheme (See above)
- payroll giving (through your employer’s Give As You Earn scheme).
- from a charity account (CAF, Stewardship, Charities Trust etc) by standing order, online transfer or voucher.
- cash or cheque in the offertory box at the back of church (UK taxpayers please use a Gift Aid envelope).
- card reader machine in the cafe area
If you are a UK taxpayer, we can significantly increase your contribution by reclaiming tax under the Gift Aid scheme at no additional cost to you. Please complete a Gift Aid Form and return to Sally Walker. The declaration covers all donations made in any form (standing order, cheques, cash) as long as they can be identified as coming from you.
If you have any questions or want any more information about church finances please contact Steve Furby our Treasurer:
CoGS is a registered charity no 1127944.
Giving a Legacy
A lasting gift to the Church of the Good Shepherd
Thank you for considering how you might leave a lasting gift that honours God, blesses others and strengthens God’s beloved church.
Why a legacy matters
All that we are and all that we have is a gift from God. Your home, your relationships, your faith – these are the foundations of a life lived in gratitude.
By leaving a gift in your Will to the Church of the Good Shepherd, you give thanks, honour God’s provision, and support our work for generations to come.
A legacy is not just about what happens after you’re gone—it is an act of faith, hope and love for the future.
What your gift could achieve
At the Church of the Good Shepherd, your legacy could:
Strengthen ministry to children and young people.
Equip our building so it is welcoming, accessible and warm for everyone.
Support outreach in our local community – helping the vulnerable, lonely or overlooked.
Preserve our heritage so that worship, prayer and welcome continue for generations.
No matter how large or small the gift, it makes a difference.
As the national Church says: “A gift in your Will is one of the most valuable and lasting ways you can continue to support mission and ministry in your community.”
How to Leave a Gift
Look after your family and loved ones first – they must always come first.
Decide how you’d like to help the church – whether it’s a sum of money, a percentage of your estate, or a named asset.
Speak to your solicitor or will-writer – ensure the correct legal wording is used and that the church is clearly identified as beneficiary.
Use this suggested wording (for example) –
“I give to the Parochial Church Council of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Waterlooville (Charity No 1127944 ) the sum of £________ (or __% of my residuary estate) for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being shall be a full and sufficient discharge.”
Let us know (optional) – If you are comfortable, sharing your decision helps us to thank you and plan for the future, but you are free to remain anonymous if you prefer.
- Review your Will regularly – especially if your circumstances or wishes change.
Exempt from inheritance tax
Gifts left to a registered charity like ours are exempt from inheritance tax on the part left.
A legacy gift does not replace regular giving. It is in addition to your ongoing support of the church’s life.
You are under no pressure. This is a personal decision to be made prayerfully and with care.
Thank you for your faithful commitment to this community and for considering a gift that will nurture faith and service here for many years to come.