Cornerstone

Insights

Cornerstone is designed to help churches develop a detailed picture of their financial situation. Using Parish Returns data, Cornerstone identifies different types of giving and shares comparisons with other churches both in the same diocese and nationwide.

Equipped with detailed information, churches can then pursue two different ways of changing or enhancing the picture – Pathways and Grants.

Pathways

The information a church receives from the ‘Insights’ phase gives them a picture of where they can focus their efforts. Some may only have capacity for one or two ‘quick wins’, while others are ready for a full-on campaign. There are almost 35 Pathways on the platform and churches can undertake as many or as few as they wish.

A ‘Pathway’ takes a single topic and breaks it down into steps, none of which take longer than half an hour. Templates and links to videos and instructions are provided. You can skip bits that you’ve done already or aren’t suited to your setting. They’re a great way of encouraging people to volunteer who may be uncertain about something they haven’t done before and welcome some help.

Grants database

All churches have free access to a free database of over 600 grants, curated for churches. Covering a range of purposes, values and geographic areas, this searchable, filterable database is updated weekly and is the biggest range of grants currently available to churches. Each grant is described and there is a link to the grant making body so you can read further and apply.

What do I do next?

Contact our Mission Resources Team for details on how to access the platform. They will talk you through the process and provide support throughout.

Our next information webinar will take place on Thursday 3rd July from 10:00 -11:00 and the accompanying workshop is on Tuesday 29th July from 10:00 – 12:30 at the Old Deanery in Exeter. To register your interest in our next Cornerstone events, click here.