Durham Diocese

• What every PCC member needs to know about Church Finances
• Introductory Guide for New Church Treasurers
• PCC Accountability – The Charities Act 2011 and the PCC
• Gift Aid
  • Gift Aid Checklist
• Parochial Fees 2018
• Parish Dashboard (Mission & Financial data)
• 2019 Parish Share Pledge
• Generous Giving
• Parish Giving Scheme
• Parish Buying Scheme
• National Charitable Grants
• Who can I contact for help and guidance?
  • ACAT
  • Church of England’s National Stewardship & Resources team (Parish Resources)

Parish Accounts – Copies of the annual report and accounts are to be sent to the diocese for retention by the Board following their approval at your Parish’s annual meeting. They can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham, DH1 3RY.  Templates for preparing parish accounts are available below.

• The Annual Report
• Parish Accounts – Receipts & Payments template (excel)
• Example Independent Examiner Report
• Annual Returns

Treasurer Forum – In association with ACAT we are hosting a series of training sessions to support those who use their gifts of administration to turn God-given vision into reality! Both treasurers and those involved in parish finances are most welcome. Sessions for 2018 include:

• Compliance – GDPR – Gift Aid – Tax – Employment

All Saints Church, Newton Hall, Carr House Dr, DURHAM DH1 5LT – Saturday 29th September 2018 – 9:30 – 13:00

• Year End– Financial Statements – Annual Reporting – Independent Examination

Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, DURHAM, DH1 3RY – Saturday 24th November 2018 9:30 – 13:00

To help us with our planning please book on to the session by contacting [email protected] or telephone 07796 769303

Whether you are new to the role or have been in post for many years, we hope you will find these sessions beneficial.