Vicar offers 'cash incentive' to parishoners

The Reverend Paul Peverell Credit: ITV Yorkshire

The Reverend Paul Peverell, vicar of Christ Church in Great Ayton, has given away around fifteen hundred pounds in 10 pound notes. The recipients were encouraged to use the money to help others and create a wave of goodwill.

In total, Rev Peverell said he expected to give away around £1,500 at his four services. All the money has come from church accounts.