Wealth Creation Initiatives
Members of Family Church are currently raising money for the church Building Fund, with a view to raise a significant ‘deposit’ for the purchase of a worship centre and community facility in the city of Portsmouth. A large number of people have started to raise money through initiatives such as sponsored events; providing a service or starting a business; taking on some kind of money-raising project.
The listing below gives details of many of the current Wealth Creation initiatives that Family Church people are involved with. For full details please use the contact details given in each item.
This listing is not exhaustive, but it is meant as a tool for those who would like to find out more about any of the current Wealth Creation initiatives that have been logged with us. You may want to make use of the services provided, purchase the products on offer, or even contact the person who is leading the initiative if you feel you could get involved with what they are doing. You may have skills that you feel could help make one of these initiatives more successful. You may also want to point out these initiatives to other people in your world who may be interested.
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Disclaimer:
Each one of the initiatives listed here have been ‘submitted to’ with and ‘approved’ by Family Church, however, it is the responsibility of the person in charge of each initiative to ensure money raised from their initiative is put toward the church Building Fund. If you put money toward any of these initiatives it is on the understanding that the people involved will be personally responsible for ensuring funds they raise are deposited with Family Church. Many of these individuals have personally pledged a significant amount of money to the Building Fund and are seeking to raise funds to fulfil their pledges through these initiatives.
Listing of Wealth Creation Initiatives
Selling Unwanted/Unused Household Items
Name: Tony & Margaret Elston
Phone: 023 9266 2257 (contact via Family Church Office)
We can sell anything you give us and all takings will be donated to the church Building Fund!
You may want to do a clear out of your loft or garage, or perhaps your cupboards or wardrobe – whatever you find we will attempt to sell. We have years of experience in getting the best price for all varieties of goods.
Please send your unwanted/unused household items to Tony & Margaret Elston (who attend the Havant congregation) via the Connections Team at the congregation that you attend.
Mobile Phone Recycling
Name: John Talbot
Phone: 023 9266 2257 (contact via Family Church Office)
To collect any old unwanted mobile phones that people may have laying around and send them to the recycling companies. Many of these phones have refuse value that can be cashed in and proceeds given to the building fund.
Please hand any unwanted phones to the Connections Team in your congregation.
Business Directory for Church Members & Friends
Name: John Grant
Phone: 07770 264080
To build a web-based Business Directory of local trustworthy/recommended suppliers of the range of goods and services which Family Church members can access. Suppliers of these services will pay a nominal fee to be added and will make an agreed % donation against the value of services provided to FC members.
The support of the congregation in providing contacts and encouraging suppliers to join the Directory, along with using the services of the Directory, will be essential for the long term success of the project.
Additional web support and admin help will be extremely welcome. Please get in touch if you are able to help.
Family Church Has Got Talent night
Name: Sally & Gary Branch
Phone: 023 9232 4254
We aim to put on an event for everyone in Family Church as a showcase for the talented people within the church. It will be loosely based on the popular TV show Britain's Got Talent.
Our aim is to find a very cheap (or free) large venue to stage the event and we will sell tickets, with all proceeds going to the building fund. People within the church would be encouraged to sell tickets to family/friends/colleagues to maximise the profits. It is vital the venue is not costly or this will cancel out the profit. This will be staged in the first quarter of 2010 to enable us to concentrate on the other large events that are coming between now and Christmas.
Commission for Church from Business Referrals
Name: Waida Lakudzala
Tel: 023 9281 5496
Website: www.seniorcareservices.co.uk
Details of Initiative:
Senior Care Services is an existing Nurses Agency. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission to supply trained nurses and care assistants to hospitals, nursing homes and residential homes. Our income is commission which is 28% of service charge (excluding VAT and transport charge). For example, if service charge is £6000, then commission is £1680.
We are suggesting that the church and partners should use the business resources available to create commission for the church (at 17.9% of our income). So in the above example £300.72 would go towards church fund. The church and partners should introduce the agency to new clients and revenue from these referrals would go towards the fund.
We also have room for expansion as a business and many church members may be suitable for our register of nurses and care assistants. Once registered with us, these individuals would earn income which they could then tithe to the church and pledge to the Building Fund.
Please contact Waida for further details, to refer new clients, or to enquire about registering with Senior Care Services as a nurse or care assistant.
Selling Old Gold
Name: Church Office
Phone: 023 9266 2257
www.postalgold.com/?gclid=COPmwc31-poCFZF_3godJEGRew
This website offers individuals the opportunity to cash in their scrap/broken/unwanted gold.
This appears to be a great way to earn money which you can donate to the church Building Fund, if you have a heart to do so. Please don’t feel obliged to do this, it’s simply a suggestion.
We know of people who have used this facility with no problems at all, but we need to reitterate that if you choose to use this facility you do so at your own risk.
Sponsored Parachute Jump
Name: Leah Hargreaves
Phone: 023 9273 5989
I am doing a sponsored parachute Jump on Saturday 25th July. I will be jumping out of a plane at 10,000 feet, freefalling for 5,000!! Eeek!
I have designed a great sponsor form and have been asking everyone I meet if they would like to sponsor me. I have emailed everyone in my address book, sent a message to 600 friends on Facebook, and asked nearly everyone I work with. The more people you ask, the greater chance of getting more money!
At first I found it hard to ask people to sponsor me, but I have discovered that most people are very generous and willing to give.
I have been invited to speak on the local radio station about my Jump, so hopefully that will encourage more sponsors!
If you would like to sponsor me please get in touch! Thank you.
Saving Pennies!
Name: Leah Hargreaves
Phone: 023 9273 5989
I have been collecting pennies and putting them in a big glass bottle. I added up £50 of 1p and 2p pieces the other day! Also each time I find a penny in the street, it goes straight into my glass bottle. Amazing how quickly loose change adds up!
Making and Selling Home Made Jam
Name: Leah Hargreaves
Phone: 023 9273 5989
My Grandparents have a large allotment where they grow all kinds of fruit and vegetables. My Gran makes amazing jam and has taught my mum and I how to do so as well.
We worked out that it costs 30p to make a jar of jam. We package them nicely and are then selling them for £1.50 and £2 per jar.
I have never seen something sell so quickly! People were buying the jam before we had even put it onto the table! Ha ha!
Flowers for Your Wedding or Any Other Occasion
Name: Tracey Youngs
Phone: 023 9237 1994
I can supply and deliver beautiful flowers for your wedding or any other occasion. All profit from this initiative will go to our Building Fund.
If members of our church would kindly recommend me it would give my initiative a great boost.
And if you are planning to buy flowers in for a particular occasion, please consider ordering them from me. By doing so you will indirectly be donating toward the Family Church Building Fund. Thank you.
Brighton to Portsmouth Sponsored Bike Ride
Name: Amy Youngs & Alex Freestone
Phone: 07525 004298
Alex and I are cycling from Brighton to Portsmouth in October. It is approximately a 50 mile cycle and will take probably 8 or 9 hours.
Our friends, family and colleagues have been very generous in supporting us. They think that the concept of the building fund is excellent!
If anyone would like to sponsor us please email me on amz_youngs@yahoo.co.uk
All Sorts of Jobs Carried Out
Name: John and Judy Webster
Phone: 023 9269 0474 or 07769 606464
We can supply the following services, all for a donation toward the Family Church Building Fund:
- Dog Walking: Between 6pm & 8pm
- Clothes Ironed: Can collect and deliver
- Small Packages delivered (times arranged per job)
- Grocery Shopping (in small quantities)
- Car Washing: Weekends
- If you need something that is not listed just ask and we will see what we can do
We will be putting some leaflets together to drop through doors locally.
Dressmaking & Alterations Service
Name: Fiona Nice Phone: 07709 785261
I can carry out alterations, repairs and customisations to clothing and interior soft furnishings. All aspects of sewing and re-design work undertaken.
On consultation with you about the work required I will offer a price. Minus the cost of materials, 100% of this will go toward the Family Church Building Fund.
Please contact me to discuss your requirements and feel free to recommend the service to others.
Alternative Therapy for Aches & Pain
Name: Favor Sole
Phone: 07957491822
I can offer:
* Chinese therapeutic massage in a peaceful and relaxing environment for treatment of your aches and pains, muscle strains, swollen legs, back ache and stress.
* Nutritional medicine for weight issues, migraine, food craving, acne, anxiety and much more.
* Food allegy testing and other functional dignostic testing.
* Beauty treatments from top to toe such as facial, waxing and much more.
If anybody would like any of the above treatment please book an appointment.
All profits go towards the church Building Fund.
Catering for Dinner Parties
Name: Bing Guzman Phone: 023 9243 0224
Do you have a special occasion coming up?
I will prepare, cook and serve a five-course quality oriental meal for £15 a head for a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 15. I will shop for the meal and cook it for you in your own home. All profits to go to the building fund.
All things DIY - Odd Job, Big Job - but not house build!
Name: Mark Ferguson
Phone: 07789 207092
What do you need/want done?
I can plaster, brick lay, do plumbing and electrics. I can fit bathrooms, install kitchens or build you a conservatory.
I have 30 days leave starting 1st August which I will work to pay my pledge.
If you want a cheap job please look elsewhere. If you want a great/professional job consider me! I don't cut corners and thus I guarantee 100% satisfaction!
I can provide references and pictures if required.
I can also fix most stuff that's broken including poorly cars.
Hiphop Dance Classes
Name: Hannah Harman
Phone: 07724 815234
I will be offering a Hiphop Dance & Fitness Class in the New Year. Ideal for all those wanting to get fit and healthy for their New Year's resolution!!
The class will be suitable for all ages and abilities and will be aimed at having fun, getting fit and making friends whilst learning new movements.
Each class will be 1 hour on a Saturday morning at the Church Offices and will cost £3 per person - a real bargain considering similar classes at leisure centres cost £5 or more!
All profits will go toward the Church Building Fund.
Fancy Ribboned Hair Accessories
Name: Karin Weeks
Phone: 07883194032
I provide handmade ribbon hairbands, headbands and hair grips in a choice of colours and styles from corkscrew type to double bows and much more.
They can be made to match uniform colour or for a special occasion. Can be made to order. Feel free to ask for pictures which can be emailed to you.
This type of accessory is very much in fashion at the moment but very expensive to buy, so why not come to me? Please tell your friends and family as all profits go to the Church Building Fund.
£50 cash by switching banks!
Name: Hannah Harman
Phone: 07724815234
Music Printing
Name: Kevin Golledge
Got messy scribbled music on scrappy paper?
Want it converted into a standard only usually found in published music books?
Ever wondered what different instruments sound like together before being played by the instrumentalists?
Then look no further! I have Sibelius 5 music software that can produce quality music arrangements with words matched to the music along with producing MIDI files of a full orchestration for you to enjoy on a CD in the comfort of your own home.
ALL INCOME TO BUILDING FUND!
Handmade Cards
Name: Marj Magodo
Phone: 07940234594
Christmas is around the corner!
Have you bought your Christmas cards yet? Why not buy them from us? We have a wide range of handmade Christmas cards from £1. All proceeds go to the Family Church building fund.
Handmade cards for ALL occasions - wedding invitations, birthdays, thank you, get well soon... ...all cards can be made to order.
For more information or samples contact:
Ann Cameron: 023 9248 0546Sarah Ellis: 07814 117301
Marj Magodo: 07940 234594
Or email: mmagodo@hotmail.co.uk
Recycling Print Cartridges
Name: Steve Oscroft
Phone: 07813850990
Collection of empty print cartridges from local churches and businesses in order to recycle them by a registered company. They will collect them from me and pay a bounty for each cartridge offered.
I am already registered with a company for recycling my own business-use cartridges. We are in faith for £500 for this which we believe we can raise within the six months we have got.
Entertainment & Poetry Night
Name: Mavis Twum
Phone: 07545184891
Email: uandippteam@hotmail.com
Name: Paula Duah
Phone: 07878775155
Email: pauladuah@hotmail.com
Web: http://uippteam.ning.com/
Unique Identity Poetry Productions is putting on an event to raise money for the Family Church building fund. The event will be an inspirational evening of poetry and other performances of drama, dance, fashion and music. The poems used at this event will be sold and all the profits will go toward the church building fund. The event will be both entertaining as well as evangelistic.
Please join us for this exciting night on Saturday 30th January, 6.00pm at the Oasis Centre, Arundel Street, Portsmouth. Admission is £5 and tickets can be booked in advance by contacting Mavis or Paula by phone or email (see details above). There will be food and drinks available at the event.
Please support us by attending this event and bringing friends and family members with you who will be inspired both by the poetry and by the evangelistic message shared.
