The finance section provides guidance, resources, and tools to help parishes manage money wisely and support ministry, covering clergy finance advice, generous giving, year-end reporting, Parish Offer, managing PCC trust funds, and cost-saving through Parish Buying.
This autumn, we are hosting a Finance Roadshow for parish clergy, PCC treasurers, and churchwardens—offering space to shape plans, ask questions, and share perspectives on the future of ministry funding in our benefices and deaneries, combining respect for tradition with openness to new possibilities. You can find out more here.
Here you will find information and guidance to help Parish Treasurers in their role.
This page provides clergy with key financial guidance, including tax-free HLC allowances, parochial fees for weddings and funerals, and expense reimbursement.
You can find guidance and resources to help churches nurture a culture of generosity on this page, with practical fundraising tools, and the Parish Giving Scheme.
This page explains the Parish Offer process, inviting PCCs to prayerfully decide their 2026 contribution to the Common Fund, which supports clergy, ministry, and mission across the Diocese, and provides FAQs.
Do you have a wedding or funeral coming up? You can find information on fees here.
This page provides PCCs with guidance and deadlines for Annual Report, Accounts, and Parish Finance Return, including checklists, reporting requirements, and resources for preparing compliant year-end financial documents.
Guidance for PCCs on understanding and managing church trust funds and the process for accessing or spending trust capital within Charity Commission rules.
You can find a list of fequently asked questions here.
Parish Buying offers churches free access to vetted suppliers, and buying guides to save time and money while supporting good stewardship and environmentally friendly choices.
A link striaght to the Parish Resource website which offers a range of resources to support the everyday governance and administration of the local church.
A list of our accounts and budgets for the past few years.
