Managing church budgets and finances can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, your parish can thrive.
Whether you’re looking to establish a ‘Friends of’ group, encourage planned giving, or explore creative fundraising ideas, these workshops will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to strengthen your church’s financial future.
Led by Lisa-Jayne Lewis, Diocesan Stewardship and Giving Advisor, these sessions draw on her 20+ years of experience in Christian charity fundraising. With a deep understanding of church financial sustainability, Lisa-Jayne has supported numerous churches in developing giving strategies, securing grants, and engaging their congregations and communities.
Join us for these informative and practical workshops, designed to support church leaders, treasurers, and volunteers in building sustainable income streams.
- Friends of… workshop, Tuesday 20 May, 10am to 12.30pm
St Mary’s, North Woodchester
A ‘Friends of’ scheme can be good way to generate income for your church, while also strengthening connections in your church community. This workshop is perfect for those who are considering establishing a ‘Friends of’ group or looking to expand and develop an existing one.
- Planned giving workshop, Tuesday 27 May, 10am to 12pm
St John’s, Churchdown
Encouraging regular, planned giving is a good practice to do for the long-term financial health of any church. This workshop explores how Christian stewardship and generosity align with discipleship journeys, and how to confidently teach and preach about money. Learn how to grow your church’s income through regular giving and other financial strategies.
- Fundraising workshop, Saturday 21 June, 10am to 2pm (Includes lunch)
St Nicholas, Ashchurch
This workshop will look at all the different ways that parishes can and do generate income. Bring your ideas and be inspired by what others have done to raise money for all different aspects of mission and ministry. We’ll look at church and community fundraising, as well as grants, legacies, life events and more.
Each of these workshops offer valuable insights and practical guidance tailored to your church’s needs. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave equipped with the tools to make a lasting impact. Places are limited, so book now to ensure you don’t miss out.
There are more workshops coming in the autumn. Keep an eye on our website events page for the dates and locations as soon as they are available; this will include some online workshops as well as in-person ones. We are also looking for churches to host these workshops. If your church can provide a room and a way to make tea and coffee, we’d love to hear from you.
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