Marsha De Cordova

Marsha De Cordova

Labour — Battersea

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 September 2026

Debate

Churches: Financial Viability

Contribution

No parish is required to make payments to the national Church institutions. The parish share, or common fund, is a financial contribution that a parish makes to the diocese to help fund clergy stipends, pensions and housing, including mutual support for ministries in less affluent areas.

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