Links to Resources
There are many resources to help you explore giving and generosity in your church, so we have put together a list of helpful links to resources here on our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/resourcingparishes.
The resources are grouped together to help you find what you are looking for, such as giving programmes, grant information and training opportunities.
Money for Mission
This is our newsletter, formerly known as Treasurers' Update, providing current and helpful links and information from the Stewardship and Income Generation Team. You can access this newsletter through the monthly Diocesan ENews+, which goes out to all clergy, lay leaders and parish officers.
Find links to back copies of the newsletter from 2024 and 2025 below;
Issue 55 - March 2024 Contactless devices 3G network switch off
Issue 56 - April 2024 EV Charging points, APCM Timeline check
Issue 57 - May 2024 Treasurer Forum, Generosity Week 2024 resources
Issue 58 - June 2024 Free Treasurer and Gift Aid training with Data Developments
Issue 59 - July 2024 Give to go Green grants, How to use grants portal webinar
Issue 60 - August 2024 Faith Will legacy resources, Updated Funding Directory
Issue 61 - September 2024 Treasurer Forum 2, New NZC Fundraising Officer
Issue 62 - October 2024 New Stripe Verification Process & Guide
Issue 63 - November 2024 Give to Go Green Round 3, Christmas Digital Clinics
Issue 64 - December 2024 Top Tips for Saving Money & Energy During Advent
Issue 65 - January 2025 Treasurer Forum, Clergy Training - Generosity as Part of Discipleship
Issue 66 - February 2025 Update on Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, Give To Go Green Round 3
Parish Finances
We have a dedicated section of the website full of resources to support parish finances. You can find this page here.
These resources include the following:
- Treasurer Forum. All treasurers are invited to join our regular online meetings, which include informative talks, networking and Q&A.
- PCC Accountability - The Charities Act 2011 and the PCC. This book provides guidance on accounts, reports and scrutiny. You can order a physical copy from the Finance team at Church House
- Trustees and Fundraising - A Practical Handbook. As PCC members are trustees and have the responsibilities of trustees we thought this practical guide would be a useful reference tool for all PCC members to have access to.
- ACAT - The Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers. ACAT is an organisation that offers advice and guidance of all aspects of Church Finances. The Diocese will pay for your subscription. Please email your subscription receipt to finance@leeds.anglican.org. ACAT also produce a Handbook for new treasurers and it is free for all to access here.
Parish Resources
This site, provided by the Church of England’s National Stewardship & Resources team offers over 400 pages of resources (web & pdf) to support all aspects of stewardship, administration and management in the local church, as well as links to other sites and pages of interest.
Resources on this website include:
- Gift Aid & Small Donations Gift Aid Scheme
- Checklist for the APCM
- Advice on Fundraising
- Documents and guides to support PCC governance