Interior Decorating Scheme
The Diocese operates an Interior Decoration Scheme, where a parish can contribute towards interior decoration and subject to approval minor works of the Clergy house in their parish.
The scheme allows for a 25% bonus to be added to the account if the contribution is not withdrawn after 12 months. The maximum contribution to qualify for a bonus is £500.00 with a bonus of £125.00.
To make a contribution to the scheme please complete the following form and return via post if you are paying by cheque or email the finance team if you are paying via BACS.
Interior Decorating Form. For more information and help please call the Finance Department.
Church Building Fund
The Board of Finance has created a new fund to help parishes with costs of Quinquennial Inspection on their church buildings. The fund is known as the Church Building Fund.
The scheme will work in a similar manner to the IDS above. All parishes will be invited to contribute up to £200 per annum (higher contributions may be made but will not qualify for a bonus). If the contribution is retained in the account for 12 months the Diocese will add a bonus of 10% - maximum of £20. The fund may only be used to assist in the payment of the QI Inspection.
There is a Trusts, Loans and Grants Committee if a church needs assistance with the cost of the QI work, who will review any application for financial assistance.
Church Building Scheme Form (to send with payment): please do not worry if you do not have a reference yet, but please ensure you send us the buildings complete address.