Monthly Archives: April 2025

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