Parish Giving Scheme
Regular giving – the only ways it used to be
Traditionally, most churches have operated schemes to support regular giving based on numbered envelopes (for giving by cash or cheque), or by donors setting up Standing Orders. In both cases, for donors wishing to gift-aid their donations, a paper gift aid declaration was required which then has to be physically stored, and manually actioned by the Treasurer/Gift Aid Officer.
And then comes … the Parish Giving Scheme
In 2013, the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) was introduced, which offered all the donor-perceived benefits of these two methods through a simple joining procedure – but with the additional benefits of being able (by simply ticking a box) to
- Gift-aid transactions without completing a paper form
- Opt to have your donations increased annually, on the anniversary of your joining, by the rate of inflation (CPI)
Joining PGS
Before individual donors can set up their individual PGS accounts and start making donations, the church has to register. Please read guidance before completing the form.
PGS Guidance for new parish registrations
Links to parish registration forms
Multiple churches registration
Guidance notes for electronically signing PGS forms
If you are unable to gather physical or electronic signatures we recommend the PCC treasurer signs the form and returns to us by email. The other two signatories may indicate their approval by emailing mission.resources@exeter.anglican.org directly
When the registration is complete, you will receive an email from us, with instructions.
The donors
Once the Treasurer has received confirmation that the church’s PGS account is live, donors can register themselves to give.
Further details can be viewed at:
Resources Step-by-Step for New Givers 2024
Also read how to set up your gift
Additional PGS resources for your church
We had also created a range of materials about the Scheme that you can customise for your church with your church colour palettes and photos. PGS Resources for your church here.
FAQ’s for church colleagues following registrations with PGS
Briefing Note: Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) and the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS)
Visit also Parish Giving Scheme website.
