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There are two opportunities this year to gather all those involved in money matters across our diocese, from Treasurers, to Gift Aid Secretaries, Planned Giving promoters and everyone in between.
Catch up with all the latest news and information in this week’s Connect.
St George Church, Dunster has started to use a CollecTin device with Stripe reader which can be used offline without the need for a strong mobile signal, meaning cashless contributions can still be made.
Find out more information and download the supporting documents and resources.
Two years after the person who managed their Gift Aid stepped down, St Peter’s and St Paul’s, Bishop Hull realised it was time to catch up with their Gift Aid submissions. Their efforts to get back up to date paid off.
The last session of the Budget Consultation has taken place. All of the feedback received has been shared with the Finance Group to inform the drafting of the budget.
Join us to talk church Money Matters at the autumn 2025 sessions. Share hopes and successes with those facing similar challenges and find out more about resources available to help you in your context.
Join us to learn more about how the life of the diocese is funded and supported and have your say.
The first of the archdeaconry Church Money Matters gatherings for anyone interested in church finances will take place from 10:00 to 13:00 on Friday, 23 May at Flourish House, Wells.
The latest issue of Church Money Matters, the newsletter for all the latest updates related to church finance, is now available to read.
Due to the overrun of previous items of Synod business, insufficient time was left available to give this motion proper consideration. Hence Bishop Michael proposed a motion requesting an adjournment so that the next Synod in July can fully address the serious concerns raised.
Elizabeth, who will take up the position in the new year is an experienced leader and Chartered Accountant with over 40 years’ experience in professional and financial services. She was CEO of HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited, until her retirement in 2020,.
Benefices across Bath and Wells have started to receive their Benefice Share request for 2025 contributions in our Common Fund, which pays for the work of the church across our diocese to ensure we are a Christian presence in every community.
The last of the phase two Common Fund consultations took place last night (25 April). The feedback form will remain open until midnight on Sunday, 28 April.
Phase two of the Common Fund Consultation takes place from 15 to 25 April 2024. An in-person event is taking place in each archdeaconry, and two on Zoom.
More than 250 people have now attended sessions for the Common Fund consultation which is currently underway.
Over 70 people attended the first Common Fund consultation at St James, Taunton on Tuesday, 30 January, to discuss the proposed changes to the way we calculate what parishes are requested to contribute into our Common Fund.
From Lament to Action, domestic violence, care for creation and financial matters were just some of the items on the agenda for members of Diocesan Synod gathered at Canalside in Bridgwater on Saturday, 25 November.
Welcome to the first Registry Update with information about legal matters for parishes
