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<p>The underlying financial health of the Church of England’s parishes is a testament
to the generosity of the commitment of congregations and local communities across
the country. The most recent assessment of Church of England parish finances relate
to 2016 when total giving to the 12,400 parishes was £3million more than the previous
year. Between 2010 and 2016 total giving increased by 8.5%.</p><p /> <p>The figures
also show that in 2016 Church of England parishes donated £46 million to supporting
other charities working in the UK around the world, from foodbanks and local children's
charities to international aid appeals.</p><p /> <p>Detailed figures for giving and
charitable donations can be found in the 2016 Parish Finances Statistics here: <a
href="https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2018-10/2016ParishFinanceStatistics.pdf"
target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2018-10/2016ParishFinanceStatistics.pdf</a></p>
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