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Treasurers’ Day 19 September 2014

Join us on Treasurers' Day to learn about the Diocese of Bath & Wells, its history, responsibilities, and programs. Discover how we are making a difference in our communities.

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Treasurers’ Day 19 September 2014

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  1. Treasurers’ Day 19 September 2014 Bath & Wells Diocesan Board of Finance Changing Lives, Changing Churches for Changing Communities

  2. INTRODUCTION • Welcome, thank you for coming, enjoy the day! • Health and safety • Format of day – outlined in folders • 3 separate sessions, 10 subject areas • Refreshments breaks ~ every 90 minutes • Lunch in Carey Room • Finish by 3.30 p.m. • Opportunity for questions throughout day • Feedback at end – have objectives been met?

  3. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO: OVERVIEW • Diocese of Bath & Wells created over 1,100 years ago in 909 • Population of over 900,000 covering 1,600+ square miles • 495 parishes, 182 benefices, 19 deaneries, 3 archdeaconries • 171 primary and 9 secondary schools (114 VC, 46 VA, 20 Ac) • The Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) has existed for 100 years • Both a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee • 208 stipendiary clergy, 56 employed staff (incl. 7 ALMs) • £15m Income (incl. house sales), over £9m Common Fund • £93m Net Assets / Funds including: • 251 clergy houses (£55m) • 3,100 acres of glebe agricultural land (£14m) • Other investments (£21m - equities, bonds, property)

  4. Board of Finance Responsibilities • Management of funds, property and investments • Preparation of annual expenditure budget • Advising on action needed to raise income • Oversight of actual expenditure by departments • Acting as employer to salaried staff • Maintaining the books of diocesan bodies and trusts • Advising Synod of the financial aspects of its policies • Relevant advice on financial matters to PCCs

  5. Diocesan Structure • Diocesan Synod • elected members from across 19 deaneries (lay/clergy) • normally meets 3 times a year (March, July and October) • Bishop’s Council • Standing Committee of Synod • Board of Directors of the Diocesan Board of Finance • Finance Group • Acts for and assists Board in its financial work • Includes Board members and other invited members with diocesan officers in attendance • Board delegated authority • Day-to-day management to Diocesan Secretary • Supported by Assistant Diocesan Secretary, Diocesan Head of Finance and Diocesan Surveyor

  6. Programmes /Departments • Parochial Ministry – Stipends, Housing • Diocesan Board of Education • Ministry Forum (School of Formation) • Mission Forum • Safeguarding • Communications • Parish Stewardship • Administration: Secretariat, Property, Finance, HR • National Church Responsibilities • Fund for Church Growth

  7. Diocesan Finance Department Chris Sally Imogen wef Oct 14 Jessica - on maternity leave Juliette Richard

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