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Archbishops Council Forms

2007

2006

Statistics for Mission

Word

PDF

Word

PDF

Guidance notes

Word

PDF

Word

PDF

Return of Parish Finance

Excel

PDF

Word

PDF

Guidance notes

Word

PDF

Word

PDF

Chester Diocese Forms
Christian Giving form

Word

PDF

Word

PDF

Links and Further information

Stipends
These are funded by the Diocese but paid through the Church     
Commissioners. For further information including:-

Visit the Church Commissioners clergy pay website.

Parsonage Houses
The Finance and Central Services Committee of the Diocese takes into account
guidance (PDF) published by the Church Commissioners in considering parsonage housing matters.

Parochial fees tables
Downloadable here.

Guidance in preparing Church accounts
Parish Churches should prepare accounts as set out in the Charities Act 1993.
The following sites provide examples and guidance:-

Internal controls/ Cheque signing procedures etc.
Members of Parochial Church Councils are Charity trustees.
The Charity Commission provides a range of publications providing advice to Charity trustees. In particular
  • CC3 Responsibilities of Charity Trustees
  • CC8 Internal Financial Controls for Charities, and checklist CC8-A.

Investment
Chester Diocesan Board of Finance is not permitted by law to offer investment advice.
The Central Board of Finance has a range of common investment funds managed by CCLA investment management.

Church Buildings--finance matters
The Church of England Church care site has a comprehensive site including:-
  • Insurance
  • The listed places of worship grant scheme

We hope you have found this list helpful. If you would like to see other items here please let the finance department know.