Giving
The Planned Giving Scheme	The planned giving secretary is responsible for recording the contributions made under the planned giving scheme and reclaiming the tax on all 'Gift Aided' donations. Contributions can be made by banker's order or through the envelope scheme. All taxpayers are encouraged to contribute under 'Gift Aid' as the church can reclaim 28p in the pound from the Inland Revenue.
Legacies	A legacy officer is available for those wishing the church to benefit through their wills. If the donor would prefer the PCC to use part of their legacy for some particular purpose in the church, they are advised to write a non-binding letter to their executors setting out their wishes, and store it with the will. The PCC will then consider their request, and will normally do their best to meet it in the light of the church's circumstances after their death. There are three types of legacy to be considered for inclusion in a will. 1. Residual Legacy - Here a percentage of the estate is bequeathed to the church. 2. Pecuniary Legacy - Here an exact amount of money is bequeathed. This has the disadvantage for a person who lives many years after making a will in that the purchasing power of the sum could be reduced by inflation. 3. Property Legacy - Here specific assets are bequeathed for example, paintings, antiques and property. Click here for recommended wording to be included in a will