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1 transforming generosity keeping it all together Stewardship s support services for churches and charities

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3 what do we provide? We work alongside churches and charities to help lighten the load of gift administration, Gift Aid, accounting and other legal and financial pressures. We also make it easy for supporters to give. Register as a recipient with us or choose one or more of our services to: M ake it easier to receive and raise funds Build your capacity to receive Inspire people to give Having little time to spare, Stewardship s service makes our church giving painless. The quality of reports enables us to easily spot trends in our giving and there s always someone helpful on the phone if we have a query. Jonathan Critchley, Treasurer, Aigburth Community Church, Liverpool

4 transforming generosity easier to receive funds When registered as a recipient with Stewardship, churches and charities benefit from: The team at Stewardship take care of our Gift Aid claims and provide helpful reports securely online. We encourage all our church members to give with Stewardship. Sarah Todd, Finance Assistant, Bridge Community Church donation processing We deliver a secure donation processing service which includes Direct Debits, cheques, credit or debit card donations, voucher donations, and reclaiming Gift Aid. Gift Aid We claim Gift Aid automatically, on a weekly basis, which ensures that reclaimed tax reaches you as soon as possible (usually between four to six weeks). online reports Easily accessed reports allow you to keep an eye on your support. View them online and download to Excel or other software to help with your accounting, or in order to create mailings to supporters. You can also access additional technical support on a range of legal and financial issues, including giving and Gift Aid, by subscribing to our Consultancy Helpline service (see the 'build your capacity to receive' page for more information). discreet giving Your supporters or church members can choose to give with full anonymity when sensitivity is required. Registering your church or charity as a Stewardship recipient costs nothing and makes it easy for our giving account holders to support you. Application forms are enclosed with this brochure.

5 easier to raise funds Stewardship registered recipients can also build secure donation and fundraising pages online for free using give.net. A B C simple Create your own donation pages and start receiving secure online gifts in just a few clicks. Choose from a variety of page themes or enquire about building custom themes to match your brand. attract fundraisers Anyone wishing to support your church or charity online can also fundraise with give.net. In under a minute, supporters can register and build their first page. secure All major credit and debit cards are accepted and details of each gift are available online. You can also link to your give.net pages from your church or charity website for a secure and easy way to encourage people to give online. receive additional income As more people choose to give online, setting up a permanent donation page for your church or charity can offer an effective additional stream of income.

6 transforming generosity build your capacity to receive Working in my spare time for a small charity, I find it to be a great help and comfort to have the dedicated professional support of Stewardship. The accounts examination service and payroll support have taken two major headaches away from me. The consultancy helpline has provided me with the ability to draw on professional support with widespread skills. A fantastic service, absolutely what I need. Richard Petyt, Treasurer, Buckhurst Hill Baptist Church Pre-School Each year we advise and support hundreds of churches and charities who wish to better handle the financial resources in their care. Legal and financial advice Consultancy helpline Our low cost consultancy helpline can provide advice on a wide range of legal, financial and property issues. These include charity law, trustee responsibilities, employment status and insurance needs at a fraction of a professional advisor s annual fee. Briefing papers Advice and guidance are available from our free online library of briefing papers, tailored specifically for churches and Christian charities. Dealing with the detail Accounts examination Helping your church or charity comply with best practice; a service which is especially useful for church plants and fledgling charities. Payroll bureau Handling everything from the calculation of all necessary deductions and issuing payslips through to dealing with HM Revenue & Customs on your behalf. Charity formation Designed around the individual needs of your church or charity, this service ensures you create the correct legal documents and register with the right regulator when starting out as a charity.

7 Building for the future Deposit accounts Exclusively for churches and charities, our deposit accounts offer interest paid half-yearly, without deduction of tax and no notice required on withdrawals. Mortgages Stewardship offers a competitive mortgage service for churches and Christian organisations. No penalties for lump sum repayments or early redemption. Hope Corner Community Church, Runcorn Located near Liverpool in an area experiencing high levels of unemployment and deprivation, Hope Corner Community Church offers an award-winning drugs awareness programme, an Alternative to Violence project, a dedicated youth bar and runs local charity Kids First. Stewardship mortgage finance unlocked further funding and the church is now building a new community centre, bucking the local trend of church closures. The new building, which opened in 2012, features a 180-seater main room, café and a teaching and youth space. It offers hope and a future to the vulnerable and disaffected young people in the Runcorn community.

8 transforming generosity The calibre of professionalism is unquestionable but what I like about Stewardship is the personal touch which adds value to every service they provide. Rev Cid Latty, Cafechurch Network & Living Well newsletters blogs and videos

9 inspire people to give Our resources and courses inspire individuals, whilst equipping churches and charities to explore lifestyles of God-centred generosity. These include: Sound, biblical teaching in a range of formats and styles Testimonies and stories to encourage and inspire Practical tools to turn theory into practice such as our online budget builder or 40acts Lent campaign As a missions organisation, joining Stewardship has been like getting to know extended family. Not only has their service been excellent, but their genuine concern for our needs as real people has blessed us no end. Simon Bardone, Executive Director, Every Nation Ministries

10 transforming generosity what does it cost? Registering as a recipient with Stewardship is completely free. We finance our modest running costs by retaining a small amount, typically just 3% of any gifts made. Fees apply to some of the other support services described within these pages. Details of these can be found enclosed or at stewardship.org.uk/fees. But we re a charity too so there are no profits at the end of the year. Any surplus goes straight back into new services and free resources for our church and charity partners, or supporting Christian charitable projects in the UK and overseas. how do I get started? To register as a Stewardship recipient, complete and return the enclosed recipient application form. For our other services, please follow the instructions on the enclosed information sheets. For further information, please visit stewardship.org.uk or contact us on

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12 transforming generosity 1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB t e enquiries@stewardship.org.uk w Stewardship is the operating name of Stewardship Services (UKET) Limited, a registered charity in England & Wales no , and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no Established Registered Office: 1 Lamb's Pasage, London EC1Y 8AB CC /4006/A