Parish incomes continue to increase, passing \u00c2\u00a3900 million for first time at \u00c2\u00a3916 million, up \u00c2\u00a320 million on 2010, according to the latest parish finance statistics published by the Church of England.<\/p>\n
Income from giving in 2011 increased by 1.3% to \u00c2\u00a3546 million, with planned giving exceeding \u00c2\u00a310 per subscriber each week for the first time and tax-efficient giving reaching \u00c2\u00a310.70 a week. At \u00c2\u00a346.40 a month, this is more than double the average donation to the charitable sector of \u00c2\u00a317.00 a month.<\/p>\n
Dr John Preston, National Stewardship Officer, said, “2011 saw another year of increased parish incomes and giving, in large part due to the faith and commitment of regular givers. Although overall growth in income was lower than inflation, it is encouraging to note that the average weekly gift from our planned givers has risen by a further 3%.”<\/p>\n