A parochial church council (PCC) is the executive committee of a parish and consists of clergy, churchwardens and representatives of the laity. It is responsible for the financial affairs of the parish and for the maintenance of the church, the churchyard and any other church buildings within the parish. The PCC also assists the clergy in managing church matters and promoting the mission of the church.
The PCC is the decision-making body for a parish. Its function is set out under the Synodical Governance Measure. The PCC is also the employer of anyone employed in the parish such as vergers, youth workers, cleaners or administrators. T
PCCs are charities and their members are Charity Trustees, therefore must ensure that the right policies and procedures are in place to ensure good governance and compliance with charity law and ecclesiastical (canon) law which is unique to Church of England churches.
If you have any serious concerns about an issue, or regarding the conduct of PCC members or a minister that can’t be resolved in the parish, speak to your Archdeacon.
Find out more about Governance and finance for your PCC
All members of a PCC as Trustees have collective legal duties in terms of governance and finance. Here you’ll find…
Find out more about Responsibilities of a PCC
Every parish has a Parochial Church Council (PCC). The PCC work alongside the minister ‘pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical’. They…
Find out more about PCCs and Being a Trustee
Being a charity means that PCC members are charity trustees who have a legal responsibility for the management and administration…
Find out more about Helpful Governance Resources
We provide helpful resources to support your PCC with governance matters…