Each Sunday as part of their worship, guests have the opportunity to contribute to our offering fund, which is divided among various projects.
This year we are delighted to continue to support Vision Ouest who want to revitalise the church in what they call the “White Zone” in 5 regions in west of France which includes the Vendée. Currently there is only 1 church for every 27,000 people in this region and some of those are empty churches. They want to see the evangelical church ratio become 1:10,000 people so every town has a Christian presence.
Visit Accueil | VisionOuest2033 (vision-ouest2033.fr) to find out more.
We ensure that some funds are donated each season to a local charity. In 2025 we will continue to donate to Les Restos du Coeur. The local branch of this national French initiative provides food parcels and meals to the poorest and most needy people in the community. Les Restos due Coeur also receives our excess food supplies and food that will go out of date during the winter.
According to need, we regularly provide grants for people on low incomes to have a holiday at LPO. The grant pays 50% of the holiday cost and a sponsoring church or individual pays the other 50%. The scheme has benefited unemployed people, missionaries and those on benefits, amongst others. See here for more details.
We also support some of our Animateurs and Bénévoles: these are seasonal volunteer team members who help us deliver the vision of Spring Harvest Holidays, often venturing into ministry or training following their service with us.
The fund accepts donations at any time and welcomes those who are willing to give regularly by direct debit.
Donating to the SHH Sponsorship Fund
You can donate by
- Making a one of payment.
- Making a monthly contribution by direct debit
- Making a one-off donation online
- Supporting the Sunday offerings at Le Pas Opton. These offerings are shared between several beneficiaries including the Sponsorship Fund.
Offerings are administrated via the charity Essential Christian and Stewardship. This facilitates Gift Aid reclaims.