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Christian Giving and Funding

The Christian Giving and Funding Adviser

Robin Brunner-Ellis has been Adviser since June 2004.

His role is to:

  • advise on organising and implementing Christian Giving programmes
  • advise on tax efficient giving through the Gift Aid scheme
  • train clergy and lay church leaders in delivering Christian Giving programmes
  • advise on fundraising, fund-releasing and partnership funding
  • share in development of the STEM (Stewardship, Training, Evangelism and Ministry) team’s policy and practise.

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Christian Giving includes advice on:

  • PCC (leadership team) learning and motivation
  • Forward planning
  • PR and communications
  • Outreach and church development
  • Giving and stewardship programmes

Funding

  • In October 2007 the Adviser launched a web-based resource designed to help church communities and church-based organisations to engage with a wide range of fundraising projects.  The webpages are based on the many ways people approach project planning and fundraising. More...