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Yearly Archives: 2025

National resources for local ministry

Would you like a tool to help with the administration of life events? Perhaps your PCC is looking for accountancy software, or it might be you’d just like to know where to look for the resources you need… The new

Latest scam guidance from Lloyds Bank

A frequent topic in news feeds right now is the effects of fraud and cyber crime on businesses and individuals. Scammers prey on the fast pace of life, hoping their victims will be too busy to question or interrogate emails,

Reminder on the National Minimum Wage

For PCCs that employ staff, remember the new Minimum and National Living Wages have now taken effect. From April 2025, the rates are as follows: Category Rate National Living Wage (21 and over) £12.21 18-20 year old £10.00 16-17 year

Consultation on the Charities SORP

The three UK charity regulators, together with the Charities Regulator in Ireland, have launched a consultation on the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities, aka the Charities SORP. Preparers, auditors and examiners of charity accounts, trustees, employees

Reviewing parochial clergy expenses guidance

Our colleagues in the Ministry Development Team are looking for some feedback: The booklet Parochial Expenses of the Clergy (2017) gives guidelines to parochial clergy and PCC Treasurers about the reimbursement of expenses. We are planning to review and update the booklet. To

Martyn’s Law

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s law, received Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April. The Home Office has shared information on the next steps (full text at bottom of post). In summary: Teams at the

Fraudulent letters targeting charities

The Charity Commission has issued a warning about fraudsters targeting charities with fake letters. These letters may request actions such as removing trustees or executives, releasing funds, or providing personal documents like passports or utility bills. They may appear to come from

Charity Commission Annual Returns 2024

The Charity Commission has published guidance on the Charity Commission Annual Returns Regulations 2024, which details the information to be included in charities’ annual returns from 1 January 2025. onwards. This will be applicable to PCCs who are registered with