A memorial gift to Bishops’ Appeal

Wednesday November 1st 2023

As today is All Saints’ Day, and with Remembrance Sunday approaching, anyone thinking of making a gift in memory of a loved one may like to know that it is possible to donate a memorial gift to the Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal.

Bishops’ Appeal works in two main ways – issuing emergency grants in the event of a disaster and in providing core funding grants to support ongoing work in parts of the world impacted most by climate change and poverty, and where we there is the opportunity to support local churches and other trusted partners working on the ground to bring lasting change.

In the last two months (September and October 2023), Bishops’ Appeal has been able to issue emergency grants to support the relief of suffering resulting from the catastrophic floods in Libya, and the earthquake in Morocco, and to a hospital in Gaza dealing with those injured in the violence that erupted so suddenly between Israel and Hamas.

The Appeal was only able to respond to each of these emergency situations thanks to those who have given to the funds held by Bishops’ Appeal. Sadly, it is only a matter of time before there will be another disaster somewhere in the world where people will be left in need of emergency medical help, food, shelter and the basics of life.

If you would like to remember a loved one and know that their legacy is living on by helping people in desperate need – please give a donation in their memory through either the Church of Ireland website – https://store.ireland.anglican.org/donations/the-bishops-appeal – or Bishops’ Appeal website – https://bishopsappeal.ireland.anglican.org/give – or send a cheque for Bishops’ Appeal to Church of Ireland House, Church House, Rathmines, Dublin 6. If you are a UK Taxpayer, the charity can reclaim tax on donations given through Gift Aid, and amounts in excess of €250 can qualify for tax relief as well.