St Botolph’s Advent & Christmas charities this year are: The Refugee Council for its therapeutic work in London with adult refugees, who often arrive deeply traumatised after devastating experiences and losses, and Beyond Conflict, the mental health charity for survivors of war, terrorism and displacement, for its project in Lviv, Ukraine offering mental health support to children affected by the ongoing war. Those visiting St Botolph's during Advent, or attending services either in church or online, are encouraged to consider making a donation to these worthy causes. If you are a UK taxpayer please complete a Gift Aid envelope so the charities may benefit from an additional 25% on top of your donation. Contactless donations may be made using one of the devices at the front or back of church, or the dedicated QR code displayed in church, and donations may be made online through the website. These donations may also be Gift Aided. Many thanks for your support.
Our regular income continues to take a hit owing to the knock-on effects of Covid, with a reduction in our normal income streams including Hall and Court hire and, although we are now able to take up collections in services again, these and alms box donations remain depressed as there are fewer people working in and visiting the City of London. If you are in a position to give St Botolph’s any financial support at this time, perhaps you might consider giving by standing order or direct debit, or a one-off donation? The Administrator can help with any queries (church@botolph.org.uk).· Cash donations (outside service times) may be placed in the alms boxes, or handed to a member of staff at any time. If you are a UK taxpayer please complete a Gift Aid envelope so we can claim back a further 25% from HMRC. · Card/contactless donations can be made at any time via the device on the table at the back of church, and can be Gift Aided.· Credit card donations can be made via the link on our website, and can be Gift Aided.St Botolph’s is also now registered at Give as you Live and Easy Fundraising as a beneficiary charity – this is a simple automatic way for you to support us (at no extra cost to you or to us) when shopping online. More information at https://www.giveasyoulive.comhttps://www.easyfundraising.org.uk
