The role of the treasurer is essential in ensuring that a church is healthy and sustainable...
however, finding the right person can be challenging, especially in smaller churches.
If you are already a treasurer and are looking for information relating to Parish Finances or Enabling Giving, please click the links.
If you have any questions, please find details and contact information for the Diocesan Finance Team.
Finding a new treasurer
If you have any questions or would like some help with finding a new treasurer, please contact the Diocesan Finance Team..
1) Plan for emergencies
2) Plan for a handover
3) Pray
4) Create a role description and let people know
5) Appoint a new treasurer
6) Handover
Help for new treasurers
When you have appointed a new treasurer please let Jessica Lambert know, so that we can update our contact information at the Diocesan offices, and make sure they are invited to related events and training.
An introductory guide for New Church Treasurers has been produced by ACAT (the Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers) and is freely available through Parish Resources.
The Church of England has an excellent publication to help PCCs meet their reporting responsibilities: PCC Accountability: The Charities Act 2011 and PCC (5th edition) (to purchase or read online for free here). The book covers all areas of producing the annual report and accounts, including a full set of example accounts.
Hunting down the best value deals for your church isn’t always easy and takes time. That’s why the National Church and the dioceses set up the Parish Buying service. The Parish Buying team use the bulk buying power of the Church to negotiate competitive prices with approved suppliers across a range of different products.
The Diocesan website has a range of resources and information relating to Parish Finances or Enabling Giving, please click the links.
If you have any questions, please find details and contact information for the Diocesan Finance Team.