Generosity is a natural response when we encounter God’s love towards us.
We believe that a vital part of belonging is helping to build the kingdom of God through our sacrificial giving. Making a regular financial contribution to the work of the local church is not only biblical but a very practical way of standing shoulder to shoulder with the whole church and demonstrating your commitment and support.
Our Bank Details
Please contact finance@cccw.org.uk to obtain our bank details for standing orders for direct giving
Give regularly
This is a simple and easy way to give. If you would like to give by card please follow the link to setup a regular or one-off donation on ChurchSuite.
The best, most effective way of giving is to contact your bank and set up a monthly Standing Order through online banking or by contacting your bank. Please also fill in the form above in order to let us know you are giving regularly and, if you are a taxpayer, to make a Gift Aid declaration.
buildings Appeal
Our 2023 quinquennial review (a 5 yearly survey of the buildings) revealed that we need to carry out works to the church flint walls, and the roof. We are also in need to repairs to the boilers and have been advised parts of the Junction Kitchen need replacing as it does not meet current safety standards. We have a buildings fund to meet these costs. 20% of all income from the buildings fund is given to our mission organisations. To donate to the fund please click below.
LAZARUS FUND
The Lazarus Fund collects money to support specific projects.
In over 35 years it has raised over £180,000 to fund projects providing essential, life-saving healthcare, clean water, education and housing. It has helped in banishing starvation, saving lives and bringing hope to communities in many countries.
Our current appeal is to support the Church Army Centre of Mission in Greenwich.
For many years, Christ Church Chorleywood has supported the Church Army, one of whose projects is the Greenwich Centre of Mission. This new appeal will support this centre.
What is the Greenwich Centre of mission?
Working in some of the most deprived communities in the UK, the Greenwich Centre is rooted in one of the areas of London most impacted by high rates of knife crime, drug activity, anxiety and depression. The centre of mission is reaching out to hundreds of children, young people and parents each year to provide safe spaces, mentoring and activities along with Gospel input.
How is the Greenwich Centre helping children and young people?
Karen Saunders who works at The Greenwich Centre of Mission, based in Thamesmead and Abbey Wood, is bringing a message of hope and change to individuals, families and communities.
Karen notes ‘It’s difficult for these young people, they could be the fourth or fifth generation of their families living here. And most of these kids don’t know who or how to trust. By 7pm on a Friday night their parents could be either high or drunk and don’t even know their kids are out of the house, let alone with us in youth club. Educational attainment is poor, there’s very little local employment, there hasn’t been acceptance or support at home, and those in gangs are making serious money each week and walking around in the latest trainers. It’s hard to compete with that.’
‘But I see God at work here. Particularly when one of our young people comes back, like a young man who came to me three weeks ago and said, ‘Karen, I’m on my way home but wanted to show you this before I show my Nan,’ and it was his first car. This was a boy who had lost his one parent, and we saw him through a really difficult time. And to tell you he was one of those kids I will never forget is an understatement, he caused some real issues, but we persevered, and we persevered, and we persevered.’
‘For me, when one of them stays out of prison, stays alive, stays off drugs and ends up buying himself a car and being in a job, it’s like Rejoice! Absolute joy!”’
What is the aim of this Lazarus box appeal?
We aim to raise at least £3800 to fund a ‘Grand Day out’ which involves a trip for the young people offering a very special time away from their usual environment. We will also be able to support Karen and her fellow workers in developing outreach and care in Greenwich.