THE Church Times Train-A-Priest (TAP) Fund appeal for 2017 ends in a week’s time. If you have not already done so, please con­sider making a dona­tion to support the next generation of priests.

We are aware of several applications to the TAP Special Hardship Fund dur­ing the course of this appeal. The staff of the Ministry Division, who consider applications and disburse the funds, can respond positively only if there is the cash to do so. Not a penny of your donations is taken for adminis­ter­ing the fund.

We are still taking cheques, postal orders, cash, and charity cheques. But giving online is easiest for many donors, and for us. Simply visit www.hymnsam.co.uk/train-a-priest.aspx. This is a secure page with clear instruc­tions.

Please send other donations to: TAP Fund, Church Times, 13a Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich NR6 5DR. UK taxpayers can boost their gift by making a Gift Aid declaration.