The last Quinquennial Inspection Report on our Church (December 1999) indicated that over the following four to five years approximately £30,000 needed to be spent on the structure of the building. This is in addition to the routine maintenance that is carried out every year.
Since then, repairs have been made to the east wall and the buttresses on the south side. One of the stained glass windows was removed for maintenance (see picture below left). Repairs have also been made to the three small clerestory windows on the north side of the church.
Some of this expenditure has been funded by grants as well as donations, but the balance has come from our own efforts. Fund-raising will always be an important part of our efforts, but there is also a way in which the Church can increase the value of any money that is given.
Gift Aid allows us to claim a refund of tax that has already been paid on the money donated. This is currently £2.80 on every £10.00 given.
There are three ways of donating money:
Envelope Giving - Placed in a special envelope on the collection plate during church services.
Regular donation - Donations made at any frequency but normally monthly or annually through a bank standing order.
Occasional - Such a donation does not require any future or ongoing commitment.
In order that we can reclaim the tax, there is a small amount of form-filling and administration. If you would like to participate in some way and make your donation go further, please contact John Taylor, the Treasurer of the Little Saxham Parochial Church Council.
If you are a visitor to the Church and would like to make a donation, there are some special envelopes on the table by the main door. Please place your money or cheque (payable to Little Saxham PCC) in the envelope and leave in the wall safe.
Thank you for your support!