The UK has been hit with a 56% rise in heating costs since the last April. The average household expects to pay at least £682 more a year for their standard heating. Along with a dramatic increase in prices for electricity and gas, household spending is at an uncomfortable level for many.

A government emergency fund of £300+ has been initiated for those in need. This is still not an answer for the increased cost of living although is meant to act as a dampener.

Although this came as an unwanted welcome for many homeowners, there has been hardly any insight to how churches can handle this traumatic period.

Areas such as mortgages and bills have been covered for domestic houses however all contingencies have been laid out without churches in mind. The heating and electric bills continue to rise

Although we hope that many churches across the UK are equipped with up to date measures to help keep heating bills to a low, such as cost-effective eco boilers and correct maintenance. There is not much else churches can do to combat this rise.

The increase in costs will massively impact many churches across the UK who may already be in tight funding environments.

It could a good idea to get in touch with a member of our industry-leading team to assess your current situation and make the most of our ZERO interest payment plan where you can equip your church with the necessary measures to keep your costs low and spread the cost over monthly payments, escaping the big lump sum.