PCC Training

Training opportunities and material

Opportunities for PCC members and interested parties are made available periodically. For information on forthcoming training events see below or contact a Deanery Development Facilitator or telephone 01872 274351.

Legal Material

Practical information for PCCs
Faculty information

Financial Material

Useful web-links
www.parishresources.org.uk This site is provided by the Church of England's National Stewardship Department and offers a wide range of resources to support all aspects of stewardship in the local church. There are pages for those who preach and teach about stewardship, for encouraging giving in the local church, for parish treasurers, Gift Aid secretaries and for those involved in seeking funding for major projects. Guidance on accounting rules can be found here, as well as tips on saving costs by buying smarter.

www.lpwscheme.org.uk This site provides guidance on the interim grant scheme which returns, in grant aid, all or part of the actual amount spent on VAT on eligible repairs to listed places of worship. The Scheme is currently scheduled to end in March 2011.

www.energyhelpline.com/business This site is just one of many price comparison websites to look for competitive gas and electricity prices.

www.businesslink.gov.uk In particular, through the Employment & Skills link, this site provides practical advice about the tricky matter of employing people.

www.ccla.co.uk CCLA provide specialist investment management for Church of England affiliated organizations, both for long term capital and short-term cash deposits. Their ethical and responsible investment policy is sensitive to the ethos of the Church. This site provides a wealth of investment information.