Bonfire Night Safety

19 October 2023

In the spirit of celebration, fireworks light up the night sky, bringing joy to gatherings. However, it's crucial to remember that mishandling fireworks can lead to injuries, especially in church events where families and friends come together. Firework ...

Are you paying a loyalty penalty for your broadband?

28 October 2022

According to Citizens Advice, one out of every seven consumers is paying a loyalty penalty for their broadband services.The loyalty penalty occurs when businesses charge loyal consumers more for the same goods or services than they do for new customers or clients who ...

GoodBox

01 July 2022

GoodBox was placed in administration on 28 June. We have appointed Walker Morris as our legal advisors and are in close touch with the Administrator (Frost Group). It is the Administrator's intention to continue to operate the company's business while they work with various ...

PayaCharity acquires QR/NFC provider Thyngs

13 February 2023

PayaCharity, the UK’s largest provider of contactless donation devices with a sophisticated online giving platform has acquired Thyngs & GoodThyngs to further strengthen its offering in the Charitable giving sector. Thyngs is a longstanding proven solution for consumers ...

HMRC approves zero-rate contactless equipment

28 October 2022

Under HMRC rules special fund-raising buckets sold to charities and churches have always been zero-rated for VAT. Parish Buying asked HMRC earlier this year whether this concession could also apply also to contactless giving equipment. In October 2022, HMRC confirmed to us ...

Parish Buying and TotalEnergies

16 March 2022

The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia has been strongly condemned by the Archbishops of York and Canterbury. “This attack is an act of evil, imperilling as it does the relative peace and security that Europe has enjoyed for so long. The attack by one nation on a free, ...

Complete Parish Buying’s 2023 Annual User Survey

25 January 2023

You are invited to complete Parish Buying’s 2023 Annual User Survey Our survey should take under 10 minutes to complete We are conducting our annual survey to get an understanding of who you are and how you engage with Parish Buying. We will use your feedback to give ...

Standing Charge increase

27 October 2022

A standing charge is a fixed amount that is applied to gas and electricity bills daily. It covers an energy supplier’s fixed costs to provide energy. This year, standing charges have increased for two key reasons. Firstly, there has been an industry-wide change in regulatory ...

The Parish Buying Energy Basket – current energy market turbulence

23 September 2021

How has being in the basket protected my church? The reason why a basket represents a good energy option for churches has been demonstrated by the challenges with the energy market over the last 12 months. Rather than being subjected to significant price swings, we purchase ...