“Thank you very much for your generous gifts which are especially welcome in these challenging times. Your contributions help to keep the parish running. I send my prayers for you all.” — Fr Paul
📋 Read Fr Paul’s Full Parish Appeal & View 2025 Budget
Parish costs have increased by some £15,000 since we last made an appeal for parishioners to review their giving in 2023 (when many of you responded very generously) and so we need to ask parishioners to consider whether they could increase their giving again please.
Our budget income for the current financial year is just £2,000 above 2023, so we are looking at a £13,000 deficit. Repairs, maintenance, staff costs, utilities, Parish Priest and Church costs and diocesan levies have all gone up. We ask for your support.
If you are able to increase your standing order please contact Maria Emmerton at memmerton@worth.org.uk.
Ways to Support Our Parish
1. Standing Order
The most effective way to support the Parish financially on a regular basis.
📋 View Standing Order Instructions & Gift Aid Forms
We would be grateful if you could print the Standing Order Form, fill it in and return to the Parish Office.
💡 Boost Your Donation with Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer (including pensions), using Gift Aid allows us to reclaim an extra 25p for every £1 you give at no additional cost to you.
If you cannot print at home, please contact the Parish Office on 01342 710313 or email parish@worth.org.uk.
2. Contactless Donations
Use our Digital Collection Plate terminals in the church with a card or smart phone.
📋 View Terminal Locations & QR Code Details
Choose the amount you wish to donate and hold your contactless card or device onto the reader.
- Opt-in for Gift Aid directly on the screen to boost your gift by 25%.
- 2 Machines available: One in the lobby by the East door (lower level) and one in the Narthex next to the bookshop.
📲 A donation QR code is also printed on the back of the Order of Service for scanning at your convenience.
3. Bank Transfer
Make a direct online or mobile bank transfer using our parish account details.
📋 View Bank Account Details
Sort code: 40-05-20
Account number: 61076892
Remember to send a Gift Aid form in the name appearing on your bank account to increase your gift by 25%.
4. Cheque and Cash
Send or hand-deliver cheques or cash directly to the Parish Office.
📋 View Cheque Details & Administration Notes
Please make cheques payable to Roman Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton Worth Abbey Parish Account. 100% of your donation reaches us directly with zero commission. Including a Gift Aid Form allows us to claim extra tax back.
5. Online Donation & Legacies
Donate easily via our web portal or learn how to leave a gift in your Will.
📋 View Information on Leaving a Legacy
Leaving a Legacy in Your Will
Gifts should be left to the Diocese with wording added by your solicitor stating that your gift is to be used for the benefit of Worth Abbey Parish. Call 01273 859705 or email legacies@abdiocese.org.uk for assistance.
Your gift will provide financial support for the future work of Worth Abbey Parish, ensuring your faith and values live on.
Understanding Gift Aid
Gift Aid allows us to claim an extra £2.50 from the Government for every £10 you donate at no extra cost to you.
📋 Read Full Gift Aid Rules, Eligibility & Print Declaration Form
How Gift Aid Works
To qualify, donors must make a Gift Aid Declaration (GAD) confirming they pay enough UK Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax to cover the reclaimed amount. A single GAD covers all gifts to any parish, school, or diocesan fund.
Key Benefits of a GAD:
- Covers all donations 4 years prior to signing and all future lifetime donations
- No minimum or maximum limits and no commitment to annual sums
- Can be cancelled at any time
Who Can Declare?
Any adult (18+) UK resident paying tax via PAYE, self-employment, pensions, dividends, or capital gains.
Please return completed forms to:
The Gift Aid Organiser, Parish Office, Worth Abbey, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex RH10 4SB