PCC Training

What do we cover?

• Understanding our Diocese – structures and governance
• Status and functions of the PCC
• Responsibilities of PCC members as charity trustees
• Resources to support our parishes

Secretaries

• What does a secretary do?
• PCC meetings and Sub-Committees
• The Annual Parochial Church Meeting and the preparing the Annual Report
• Membership of the PCC and Elections

Treasurers

• Records and Accounts
• Independent Examination / Audit
• Accountability
• Parochial Fees
• Gift Aid
• Excepted Status
• Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
• Share

Courses provide an opportunity to meet some of the people you are likely to contact in the Diocesan Office and discuss common issues.

When and Where?

To secure your place on a training session, download the leaflet below and complete the booking form. Directions to the venues are included.

PCC Training Leaflet 2012.doc — Microsoft Word Document, 382Kb

Useful Books

We recommend the following sources of reference for secretaries (S) and treasurers (T):

• (S)     Church Representation Rules 2011
• (S/T)  Practical Church Management (2005)
• (T)     Charities Act 1993 & the PCC (2006)

These are available from the Sarum College bookshop, Salisbury (01722 326899) or at discounted rates at the training sessions and from the Diocesan Office.