Why we give
We believe the bible makes it clear that generous giving is an important part of the Christian life. As God as so generously blessed us, our desire is to emulate His generosity.
2 Corinthians 8:7
‘But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.’
1 Corinthians 16:1-2
‘Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.’
While the New Testament lays down no specific rules as to the amount we should give, we believe that the Old Testament principle of giving a tithe (one tenth) of our income to God is one which honours Him and always brings His blessing upon the giver.
Malachi 3:10
‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.’
How To Give
There are numerous ways people can give at Elevate, these are:
Weekly Offerings
In our weekly offerings at one of our services
Online Giving
Online Giving | Using the Simply Giving text number. Text CA033 to 64647
Standing Orders
Standing Order (click here for form – please email it to giving@elevate-church.co.uk)
UK TaxPayers & GiftAid
Charities are able to reclaim tax back from donations where the donor is a UK taxpayer. This can increase any gift by 25% without any extra cost to the donor.
Whether giving a one-off gift or a regular amount, a simple Gift Aid Declaration form will need to be completed. These are available using the button below or you can obtain one from the info desk on Saturdays.
Financial Governance
Elevate Church is part of the Elim Pentecostal Churches in the UK & Ireland (Registered Charity Number: 251549) and are subject to strict financial governance and ethical practises. The local leadership works with the Elim Churches national office to ensure compliance with all requirements and external auditors are commissioned to oversee the accounts