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SUMMARY:Data Developments Online Training - Gift Aid Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Data Developments\, recommended by the Church of England for parish accounting software\, provides reliable and user-friendly solutions for managing church finances. Recognising the frequent questions around accounting and Gift Aid\, they have created free online training courses for treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries. \n\n\n\nThese courses offer clear guidance\, practical examples\, and helpful tips for both new and experienced volunteers. Each session concludes with a Q&A\, giving you the chance to ask questions. Led by past and present treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries\, the sessions aim to promote good practice\, improve reporting\, and support volunteers in their roles. \n\n\n\nThe courses cover topics such as: \n\n\n\nTreasurer Training (5:00pm – 6:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nWed 26 Nov – Understanding the role of the treasurer and best practice\n\n\n\nWed 03 Dec – What is fund accounting and the different types of funds\n\n\n\nWed 10 Dec – Financial controls: what they are and why they matter\n\n\n\nWed 17 Dec – Preparing for year-end and the Independent Examination\n\n\n\n\nGift Aid & GASDS (1:00pm – 2:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nMon 01 Dec – What is Gift Aid and how to claim it\n\n\n\nMon 08 Dec – What money can and can’t be claimed\n\n\n\nMon 15 Dec – What is GASDS\, how it differs from Gift Aid\, and how to claim\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions are recorded\, so you can revisit them whenever you need. You can register for the full course or choose individual sessions that suit your needs.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/data-developments-online-training-gift-aid-session-1/
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SUMMARY:Data Developments - Online Treasurer Training Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Data Developments\, recommended by the Church of England for parish accounting software\, provides reliable and user-friendly solutions for managing church finances. Recognising the frequent questions around accounting and Gift Aid\, they have created free online training courses for treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries. \n\n\n\nThese courses offer clear guidance\, practical examples\, and helpful tips for both new and experienced volunteers. Each session concludes with a Q&A\, giving you the chance to ask questions. Led by past and present treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries\, the sessions aim to promote good practice\, improve reporting\, and support volunteers in their roles. \n\n\n\nThe courses cover topics such as: \n\n\n\nTreasurer Training (5:00pm – 6:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nWed 26 Nov – Understanding the role of the treasurer and best practice\n\n\n\nWed 03 Dec – What is fund accounting and the different types of funds\n\n\n\nWed 10 Dec – Financial controls: what they are and why they matter\n\n\n\nWed 17 Dec – Preparing for year-end and the Independent Examination\n\n\n\n\nGift Aid & GASDS (1:00pm – 2:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nMon 01 Dec – What is Gift Aid and how to claim it\n\n\n\nMon 08 Dec – What money can and can’t be claimed\n\n\n\nMon 15 Dec – What is GASDS\, how it differs from Gift Aid\, and how to claim\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions are recorded\, so you can revisit them whenever you need. You can register for the full course or choose individual sessions that suit your needs.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/data-developments-online-treasurer-training-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T100000
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SUMMARY:ACAT: Trustee Training for Churches (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to our diocesan membership\, ACAT is offering Diocese of Manchester churches the opportunity to attend a number of their high-quality online training courses for free. \n\n\n\nPlaces are limited – there are only 10 available per course – and there are a variety of subject areas being offered throughout November and December 2025. To reserve your place\, please email zoekruger@manchester.anglican.org with your name and the title of the course you wish to attend. \n\n\n\nTopic: Trustee Training for Churches\n\n\n\nDates: 22nd November and 6th DecemberTimes: 10:00am – 12:00 noon \n\n\n\nSession one covers: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to the charity legal framework and the concept of a trustee\n\n\n\nAn overview of church and charity governance\n\n\n\nKey processes for appointing\, training\, and managing trustees.\n\n\n\n\nSession two covers: \n\n\n\nThe legal duties of trustees as set out in Charity Commission guidance ‘The essential trustee: what you need to know\, what you need to do’\, including: \n\n\n\n\nEnsuring their own eligibility to be trustees\n\n\n\nEnsuring the charity carries out its purposes for the public benefit\n\n\n\nComplying with the charity’s governing document and the law\n\n\n\nActing in the charity’s best interests\n\n\n\nManaging the charity’s resources responsibly\n\n\n\nActing with reasonable care and skill\n\n\n\nEnsuring the charity is accountable.\n\n\n\n\nPlease register by Friday\, 14th November. Please attend both sessions\, as they cover different topics.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/acat-trustee-training-for-churches-session-two/
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SUMMARY:ACAT Training: Accruals accounting for larger churches (session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to our diocesan membership\, ACAT is offering Diocese of Manchester churches the opportunity to attend a number of their high-quality online training courses for free. \n\n\n\nPlaces are limited – there are only 10 available per course – and there are a variety of subject areas being offered throughout November and December 2025. To reserve your place\, please email zoekruger@manchester.anglican.org with your name and the title of the course you wish to attend. \n\n\n\nTopic: Accruals accounting for larger churches \n\n\n\nDates: 22nd November and 6th DecemberTimes: 2:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nSession one is entitled “Introduction to Accruals” and aims to provide an introduction to the fundamental accounting concepts and forms of financial statements that are used in accruals basis accounting. \n\n\n\nSession two is entitled “Accruals and the Charity SORP”. It will discuss how to make year-end accounting adjustments\, the reporting requirements of the Charities SORP and the requirements for larger charities. \n\n\n\nPlease register by Friday\, 14th November. Please attend both sessions\, as they cover different topics.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/acat-training-accruals-accounting-for-larger-churches-2/
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SUMMARY:Data Developments Online Training - Gift Aid Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Data Developments\, recommended by the Church of England for parish accounting software\, provides reliable and user-friendly solutions for managing church finances. Recognising the frequent questions around accounting and Gift Aid\, they have created free online training courses for treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries. \n\n\n\nThese courses offer clear guidance\, practical examples\, and helpful tips for both new and experienced volunteers. Each session concludes with a Q&A\, giving you the chance to ask questions. Led by past and present treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries\, the sessions aim to promote good practice\, improve reporting\, and support volunteers in their roles. \n\n\n\nThe courses cover topics such as: \n\n\n\nTreasurer Training (5:00pm – 6:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nWed 26 Nov – Understanding the role of the treasurer and best practice\n\n\n\nWed 03 Dec – What is fund accounting and the different types of funds\n\n\n\nWed 10 Dec – Financial controls: what they are and why they matter\n\n\n\nWed 17 Dec – Preparing for year-end and the Independent Examination\n\n\n\n\nGift Aid & GASDS (1:00pm – 2:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nMon 01 Dec – What is Gift Aid and how to claim it\n\n\n\nMon 08 Dec – What money can and can’t be claimed\n\n\n\nMon 15 Dec – What is GASDS\, how it differs from Gift Aid\, and how to claim\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions are recorded\, so you can revisit them whenever you need. You can register for the full course or choose individual sessions that suit your needs.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/data-developments-online-training-gift-aid-session-2/
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UID:5572-1765220400-1765224000@www.manchester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:ACAT Training: Preparing for Independent Examination
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to our diocesan membership\, ACAT is offering Diocese of Manchester churches the opportunity to attend a number of their high-quality online training courses for free. \n\n\n\nPlaces are limited – there are only 10 available per course – and there are a variety of subject areas being offered throughout November and December 2025. To reserve your place\, please email zoekruger@manchester.anglican.org with your name and the title of the course you wish to attend. \n\n\n\nTopic: Preparing for Independent Examination \n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, 8th DecemberTime: 7:00pm – 8:00pm \n\n\n\nPreparing for an Independent Examination of your church’s accounts can feel daunting\, especially if you’re unsure of what’s required or how best to get ready. This course is designed to give you clear\, practical guidance so you can approach the process with confidence\, understand what examiners are looking for\, and ensure your church’s records are in good order. \n\n\n\nPlease register by Friday\, 21st November.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/acat-training-preparing-for-independent-examination/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T170000
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UID:5709-1765386000-1765389600@www.manchester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Data Developments - Online Treasurer Training Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Data Developments\, recommended by the Church of England for parish accounting software\, provides reliable and user-friendly solutions for managing church finances. Recognising the frequent questions around accounting and Gift Aid\, they have created free online training courses for treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries. \n\n\n\nThese courses offer clear guidance\, practical examples\, and helpful tips for both new and experienced volunteers. Each session concludes with a Q&A\, giving you the chance to ask questions. Led by past and present treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries\, the sessions aim to promote good practice\, improve reporting\, and support volunteers in their roles. \n\n\n\nThe courses cover topics such as: \n\n\n\nTreasurer Training (5:00pm – 6:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nWed 26 Nov – Understanding the role of the treasurer and best practice\n\n\n\nWed 03 Dec – What is fund accounting and the different types of funds\n\n\n\nWed 10 Dec – Financial controls: what they are and why they matter\n\n\n\nWed 17 Dec – Preparing for year-end and the Independent Examination\n\n\n\n\nGift Aid & GASDS (1:00pm – 2:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nMon 01 Dec – What is Gift Aid and how to claim it\n\n\n\nMon 08 Dec – What money can and can’t be claimed\n\n\n\nMon 15 Dec – What is GASDS\, how it differs from Gift Aid\, and how to claim\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions are recorded\, so you can revisit them whenever you need. You can register for the full course or choose individual sessions that suit your needs.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/data-developments-online-treasurer-training-session-3/
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UID:5713-1765803600-1765807200@www.manchester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Data Developments Online Training - Gift Aid Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Data Developments\, recommended by the Church of England for parish accounting software\, provides reliable and user-friendly solutions for managing church finances. Recognising the frequent questions around accounting and Gift Aid\, they have created free online training courses for treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries. \n\n\n\nThese courses offer clear guidance\, practical examples\, and helpful tips for both new and experienced volunteers. Each session concludes with a Q&A\, giving you the chance to ask questions. Led by past and present treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries\, the sessions aim to promote good practice\, improve reporting\, and support volunteers in their roles. \n\n\n\nThe courses cover topics such as: \n\n\n\nTreasurer Training (5:00pm – 6:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nWed 26 Nov – Understanding the role of the treasurer and best practice\n\n\n\nWed 03 Dec – What is fund accounting and the different types of funds\n\n\n\nWed 10 Dec – Financial controls: what they are and why they matter\n\n\n\nWed 17 Dec – Preparing for year-end and the Independent Examination\n\n\n\n\nGift Aid & GASDS (1:00pm – 2:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nMon 01 Dec – What is Gift Aid and how to claim it\n\n\n\nMon 08 Dec – What money can and can’t be claimed\n\n\n\nMon 15 Dec – What is GASDS\, how it differs from Gift Aid\, and how to claim\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions are recorded\, so you can revisit them whenever you need. You can register for the full course or choose individual sessions that suit your needs.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/data-developments-online-training-gift-aid-session-3/
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SUMMARY:Data Developments - Online Treasurer Training Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Data Developments\, recommended by the Church of England for parish accounting software\, provides reliable and user-friendly solutions for managing church finances. Recognising the frequent questions around accounting and Gift Aid\, they have created free online training courses for treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries. \n\n\n\nThese courses offer clear guidance\, practical examples\, and helpful tips for both new and experienced volunteers. Each session concludes with a Q&A\, giving you the chance to ask questions. Led by past and present treasurers and Gift Aid secretaries\, the sessions aim to promote good practice\, improve reporting\, and support volunteers in their roles. \n\n\n\nThe courses cover topics such as: \n\n\n\nTreasurer Training (5:00pm – 6:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nWed 26 Nov – Understanding the role of the treasurer and best practice\n\n\n\nWed 03 Dec – What is fund accounting and the different types of funds\n\n\n\nWed 10 Dec – Financial controls: what they are and why they matter\n\n\n\nWed 17 Dec – Preparing for year-end and the Independent Examination\n\n\n\n\nGift Aid & GASDS (1:00pm – 2:00pm) \n\n\n\n\nMon 01 Dec – What is Gift Aid and how to claim it\n\n\n\nMon 08 Dec – What money can and can’t be claimed\n\n\n\nMon 15 Dec – What is GASDS\, how it differs from Gift Aid\, and how to claim\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions are recorded\, so you can revisit them whenever you need. You can register for the full course or choose individual sessions that suit your needs.
URL:https://www.manchester.anglican.org/event/data-developments-online-treasurer-training-session-4/
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