Resources for Treasurers

This section of the website is specifically focused on supporting the work and ministry of PCC Treasurers.

Below is a range of documents, forms and guidance notes that we hope will be of assistance. Some are of a 'technical' nature, aimed specifically at Treasurers, while others are more general summaries and overviews that may help Treasurers in their ongoing task of explaining the financial management of the diocese to their parish colleagues.

All Treasurers are encouraged to let us know if there are any other areas, topics or resources that they would find useful if we were to provide them.

We will also put copies of mailings sent to Treasurers in this section. If you see mailed information here that you didn't receive by post or email, please check with us to ensure that you were included in the mailing and that we have a correct record of your contact details.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Colin Harbidge
Deputy Diocesan Secretary
Winchester and Guildford
Tel: 01483 790303
colin.harbidge@cofeguildford.org.uk

Parish Share

Guide to the new Parish Share System rev Nov 2011 click here

Relative Prosperity Factor Review click here

Explaining Parish Share click here - a simple introduction to the Parish Share System - good resource for PCC members

What we do together click here - an overview of how Parish Share is spent and the role of the Diocesan Office.

Help! We can’t pay our Parish Share – click here
A resource pack for clergy and Parochial Officers concerned about funding Parish Share.

Reports and Accounts

Guidance for 2011 Accounts click here

Support for PCC Treasurers click here

Parish Annual Reports click here

Update on SORP 2005 and Charities Act 2006 click here

Useful Websites and Resources

www.parishresources.org.uk
Produced by the National Stewardship Officer for the Church of England, this is an excellent site, with a range of useful information and resources for Treasurers and PCC members. Well worth a visit.

http://www.churchofengland.org/weddings-baptisms-funerals/fees.aspx
The national Church of England website - this link goes to information regarding parochial fees

www.parishbuying.co.uk
Parish Buying was officially launched in early 2012, this new website from the Archbishops’ Council National Procurement Officers seeks to advise parishes on the best deals for buying and procurement deals, from utilities to photocopiers!

http://www.lpwscheme.org.uk/
The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme - a Government run scheme that enables PCCs to reclaim the VAT (within guidelines) on repairs and maintenance costs related to Listed Places of Worship.

http://www.ecclesiastical.com/churchmatters/index.aspx
Website for Ecclesiastical Insurance. As well as information on insurance policies, the site includes a range of guidance notes, briefing documents and other resources aimed at PCCs.

http://www.datadevelopments.co.uk/ddproducts.htm
Data Developments offer a range of accounting packages designed for Church / PCC usage. Although the Diocese does not recommend this company over and above any other suppliers, they have proved to be a popular choice for many PCCs.

Church Maintenance Grants Application Form

PDF     Word XP

News and Comment

Four comments on the March budget from a giving perspective click here

Churches' Legislation Advisory Service responds to the 2011 budget click here

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