OUR GIVING​

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​St. Mary's has a strategy of donating a proportion of the total amount available (10% of the church’s direct income - the church‘s tithe) to charities/projects on a five year commitment basis as well as annual one off grants.

The Giving Committee continues to keep to the present format of supporting three charities, one international, one national and one local. It was felt that a charity which could spend money on “glamorous” and bulky advertising was probably less in need of our donations than one which used more low key advertising.

Accordingly a donation was given to each of three charities; Open Doors, Emmaus and Bexley Snap.
Information about theses charities can be found opposite.

A sum was left for “emergency” donations and half of this was sent to Crisis at Christmas, to help homeless single people in London by providing food, shelter , health care and counselling for their problems. 

The other half was sent to “Nepal Charity Missions” which helps small churches in Nepal and “to provide the unconditional care for the people, those who are living with fear, no hope and no aim of living without knowing Jesus Christ.”

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In addition to the donations decided upon by the Committee the church gives money by way of special collections.

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If you have any questions about the giving or suggestions for funding, please e-mail our Giving Committee.