The church depends mainly on parishioners' offertory donations on Sundays and at other times. At St Lewis' many parishioners give by bankers order and many more by offertory envelopes and these methods are very beneficial, as are those who put straight into the collection bags. Gift Aid Scheme If you pay income tax or capital gains tax, please consider making your donations under this scheme because if you do, the church can reclaim the tax from the government. Although the basic rate of income tax has reduced to 20% from 6th April 2008, as a concession charities will be able to claim 28p in gift aid for every £1 donated until April 2011. Please consider this seriously for those who pay by this method, allow the church to gain a healthy bonus from the government. Contact Peter Coon or Trevor Bradley 763171.
The parish has a Finance Committee consisting of Fr Johnson, Trevor Bradley, Barry Cain, Peter Coon and Tony Webster. This meets on an ad hoc basis to review major expenditure items, and to oversee the general running of the parish finances. Trevor Bradley and Tony Webster compile the parish accounts on a month-to-month basis, and prepare the yearly return to the Archdiocese at the end of each calendar year, which is audited before submission.