We believe that there is little credibility in encouraging others to give unless we give first. We are not aware of any motion like this put in any other diocese. When members of the General Synod debated this motion, the were not asked to make any personal promise. Working towards' We did not bind everyone to giving at a standard rate. Every individual must judge their own circumstances.
Most people give to other charities as well.
This is a large commitment. However, the most important is to encourage everyone to increase their giving, and be thankful. Those with accountants may argue that what is actually disposable is very small because lots of money, for tax purposes, is already tied up. It is all too easy to find that repayments on loans, mortgages, and contributions to pensions, insurance etc. But 'disposable income' is defined as income after tax.