--- title: Give as a church date: 2026-08-12T13:01:00+01:00 author: Ifeoma Uzoka canonical_url: "https://cuf.org.uk/support-us/make-a-donation/give-as-a-church" section: Pages --- --- # Give as a church Many churches choose to support CUF as part of their community mission. Whether your congregation takes a collection, transfers funds directly or holds a fundraising event, we make it as easy as possible to send your gift, and we are grateful for every donation. ![Inside Hull Minster](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_1008x567_crop_center-center_82_none/WJ-250626-251-Large.jpg?v=1788450042) [ Give by card ](https://cuf.tfaforms.net/277?tfa_2241=701Q5000017CQByIAO&_gl=1*idqtfj*_ga*NTg2MjMxNTYwLjE3NjU3OTk4NzE.*_ga_4QJK8EYKBQ*czE3ODk5ODk5MDAkbzUwJGcwJHQxNzg5OTg5OTAwJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..) ## Other ways to give ### 1. Make a bank transfer **Bank Name:** NatWest Bank **Account Name:** Church Urban Fund **Account number:** 05315115 **Sort Code:** 56–00-33 **Your donation reference** Please use your church’s CUF supporter reference (starts with A, then 5 numbers) and your church’s postcode as the payment reference. You can find this on letters or emails from us, and it means we can get the donation on to your record. If you do not know your CUF reference, call 020 752 5655 or email and we will help you. Please also email to let us know your bank transfer is on its way so we can make sure it arrives safely and you are thanked properly. ### 2. Send a cheque Please include your church’s details including the supporter reference and make cheques payable to Church Urban Fund. Please post cheques to: The Fundraising Team Church Urban Fund The Foundry 17 Oval Way London SE11 5RR ### 3. Organise a collection If you’d like to organise a collection in your church, we can send you giving envelopes and resources to help. Call our team on 020 3752 565. ![Men socialising in a church](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_895x503_crop_center-center_82_none/Yevhen-NB4U-Large.jpg?v=1787136518) ## This Harvest, help us build stronger and more loving communities We’re inviting churches to make a donation to our work, through a collection at your services, by holding a shared lunch, or organising other fundraising activities. [ Download your free resources ](https://cuf.org.uk/support-us/support-our-fundraising-harvest-appeal/harvest-resources) ![CUF staff talking at church fundraising event](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_800xAUTO_fit_center-center_82_none/Kate-M-at-Barnet-Church-fundraising.jpg?v=1786458947) #### Would you like someone from CUF to speak at your church? We’d love to come and share the story of CUF’s work with your congregation. Contact us at or call 020 752 5655 to find out more.