Giving to St Martin's
St Martin’s has been at the heart of Epsom for generations, and the life of our church depends on the generosity of the people who give to it. Whatever you are able to give, thank you.
Why give?
Your giving keeps St Martin’s open and alive for everyone. It helps to pay for:
- Our Sunday and weekday services, and the music and choir that are such a special part of our worship
- Ark and our work with children and families
- Pastoral care for people across the parish, at every stage of life
- Looking after our historic church and Church House for the community
- The wider work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Guildford
Why give regularly?
Regular giving is the most valuable way to support St Martin’s. It gives us a steady income, so we can plan ahead with confidence.
We use the Parish Giving Scheme, the Church of England’s secure way of giving by Direct Debit:
- Gift Aid adds 25%. If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid adds 25p to every £1 you give, at no extra cost to you. The Parish Giving Scheme claims it for us automatically.
- Higher-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference between the basic and higher rate through their tax return.
- You choose whether to give monthly, quarterly or annually, and you can change or cancel your gift at any time.
- You can choose to increase your gift each year in line with inflation, so its value keeps pace with rising costs.
- Less admin for us. No envelopes or cash to count, so our volunteers can spend more time on the life of the church.
How to give
Setting up a regular gift takes a few minutes online through the Parish Giving Scheme. You can also make a one-off gift there by debit or credit card, or Apple or Google Pay.
If you prefer, you can sign up by phone with the Parish Giving Scheme by quoting our parish code: 170617156.
If you have any questions about giving, please contact the Parish Office at office@stmartinsepsom.org.
Leaving a gift in your will
A gift in your will is a lasting way to support St Martin’s, helping to make sure our church is here for future generations to worship, celebrate and find comfort in.
Every legacy, large or small, makes a difference. Gifts to charities, including your parish church, are usually free of Inheritance Tax. We always recommend speaking to a solicitor when making or updating your will.
If you would like to leave a gift to St Martin’s, your solicitor will need our details:
- Charity name: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Epsom
- Registered charity number: 1134149
If you would like to talk about leaving a gift, in confidence and without any obligation, please contact the Parish Office.