Parish Share Support Request Form

Over recent years, the DBF team have met with many parishes to discuss mission, ministry and financial support which many parishes have found to be of value. In this order to streamline the process and reduce the amount of parish administration, we are asking parishes to apply for financial support using the form below, with decisions being made via correspondence for the most part. Sometimes meetings will be required, and where needed, these will still be arranged.

Name of representative submitting the request on behalf of the parish*

First NameLast Name

Contact email address*

example@example.com

Name of parish*

Date of submission*

DayMonthYear

Role of the representative*

Which year does this request relate to?

Please enter the calendar year you require support for

Is your parish part of the diocesan renewal programme?*

YesNo

What are the main highlights or successes of parish ministry over the past year?*

Please submit up to 4 comments of no more than 2 sentences each

What are the main challenges of parish ministry over the past year?*

Please submit up to 4 comments of no more than 2 sentences each

We will access your financial return to assist with decision making. Are there any substantial changes to your financial position since your most recent submission?*

Mention here any major spending since your financial return or any sale of investments or depletion of reserves.

We will access your stats for mission return to assist with decision making. Are there any substantial changes since your most recent submission?*

Mention here any changes to RWA or changes that have affected giving.

What reduction in parish share are you looking for to make parish share affordable?

Amount in pounds

Is there any other support that the parish would like from the central team?

Mention here if you would like advice with building management and repair, generous giving, employing staff, governance, budget setting and accounts

We no longer require a meeting to be able to offer support, however, parishes are welcome to request one. Please select from below:

I do not require a meetingI would like a meeting to discuss this requestI would like a conversation once a decision is made on the support offeredI would like a call once a decision is made on the support offered