FOR PARISHES
Parish Finance
Managing parish finances well is an important part of sustaining mission and ministry across the Diocese of Manchester. Good stewardship helps ensure that churches can continue to serve their communities, care for buildings, and support clergy and lay leaders.
This section provides guidance and resources to help parishes handle money with transparency, accountability, and generosity. Whether it’s preparing annual accounts, encouraging regular giving, or making the most of grants and fundraising, there are tools to support your parish every step of the way.
Parish accounts, fees, reserves and bank account information for parishes.
The annual budget is a vital piece of planning and a key responsibility of the PCC.
Detailed guidance on parochial fees can be found in The Guide to Church of England Parochial Fees.
Giving, generosity and thankfulness are essential aspects of our Christian discipleship.
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