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FINANCIAL CONSULTATIONS 2010 Registration and

FINANCIAL CONSULTATIONS 2010 Registration and. Welcome Domestic Arrangements Opening Prayers. Introduction Brian Newey Chairman of the Board of Finance. Where we thought we were before the economic downturn. Average share increases near inflation till 2010 (3.5% indicated)

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FINANCIAL CONSULTATIONS 2010 Registration and

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  1. FINANCIAL CONSULTATIONS 2010 Registration and

  2. Welcome Domestic Arrangements Opening Prayers

  3. Introduction Brian Newey Chairman of the Board of Finance

  4. Where we thought we were before the economic downturn • Average share increases near inflation till 2010 (3.5% indicated) • Limited use of reserves to assist this – possible because parish share so reliably paid that we could work with a smaller reserve • We responded in 2009 and this year with lower average increases

  5. The impact of the recession on you, me, and our congregations • How people have been affected – pay, job loss, low returns on savings, minimal pension increases • Some of you report decline in church income (others up) • Some report smaller congregations (others also up) • Use of reserves to pay the Share quite widespread • Is there a link between 40% of parishes with no ‘stewardship person’ and the 40% with lower income?

  6. The impact of the recession on the Church of England • Overall income holding up well • Outstrips performance of all charities – as does its Gift Aid • Some dioceses had early-year problems in collecting Share….. • ……but nearly all report the year to August nearly at target increase on last year

  7. The financial position of our diocese • Good general position but some immediate budget problems – cost of uniquely low number of clergy vacancies since autumn 2009! • Stringent cost control in response – some permanent • 3% average Share increase indicated next year • Main cost of clergy pay and housing, and of training new clergy cannot be quickly changed

  8. The financial position of our diocese contd….. • Hope of further improved investment income but can’t count chickens by budgeting based on hope • Other key considerations – re-investing for the future?; new challenges that need attention?

  9. The future of the church in our three counties • Need to replace old (1990s) pastoral plans? (40% of C of E clergy will retire in next ten years) • New housing will need new ministry • Encouraging clergy morale as they need, embrace and lead change

  10. Conclusion • Challenges on which we need to work together.

  11. Forecast 2010, Draft Budget 2011 and beyond Nigel WearneDirector of Finance

  12. Spending 2010

  13. Spending 2010

  14. Funding 2010

  15. The Current Scene – Spending

  16. The Current Scene - Funding

  17. Questions and Comments

  18. Treasurers’ Discussion

  19. Questions and Comments

  20. Share Allocation to DeaneriesPossible ChangesBrian Newey

  21. Questions and Comments

  22. Parish GivingRobin Brunner-Ellis

  23. Parish GivingOpening a New Chapter Robin Brunner-Ellis Christian Giving and Funding Adviser

  24.  There is a regular pattern of prayer for financial resources.  There is a regular approach to teaching and preaching about stewardship of money and of our ‘time and talents’.  There is an individual or group responsible for promoting stewardship within the parish.  There is an annual budgetary process connected with a renewal of planned giving needs.  Requests for money are led by the parish vision and future plans, rather than ‘what can we afford?’ Healthy Stewardship Audit

  25. 6.  Planned givers receive regular letters of thanks for their contributions.  The parish gives away 10% or more of its general funds to external organizations.  The ‘giving profile’ (ie. how many give how much, eg. 5% give £1-£5 per week; 20% give £5-£10 per week) is reviewed regularly by the PCC.  Full stewardship programmes occur regularly, ie. at least every 5 years, eg. Mission-shaped Giving, Giving in Grace or others. 10.  Our PCC has promoted giving of legacies in the last 5 years. Healthy Stewardship Audit

  26. 1 letter explaining to your church how to use the pack 1 large poster 1 small poster 1 booklet about Will Aid 1 leaflet to prepare legators prior to meeting a solicitor Will Aid 2010 Legacy packs have arrived! These packs will be mailed to you.

  27. Preaching and teaching generous giving Link giving to mission and ministry Annual review of giving Thanking givers on an annual basis Critical Steps to Growing Generosity Giving for Life

  28. “Resourcing God’s Mission” giving leaflet PLUS Christian Giving Parish Pack PLUS “Mission-shaped Giving” PCC learning PLUS a Stewardship Planning Group OR an individual who promotes stewardship Does It Work? (a) Evaluating levels of engagement

  29. Resourcing God’s Mission 40% of churches saw 1-10% giving increase 30% saw 11-20% giving increase 30% saw 21-30% giving increase PLUS Christian Giving Parish Pack 33% saw 1-10% giving increase 33% saw 11-21% giving increase 18% saw 21-30% giving increase 6% saw 31+% giving increase Does It Work? (b) Evaluating resources against giving patterns:

  30. 3. PLUS Mission-shaped Giving learning exercise 46% sawof churchesgiving increased by 11-20% 17% saw 21-30% giving increase 17% saw 31+% giving increase PLUS a Stewardship Group OR individual In 15% saw 1-10%giving increase In 29% saw 11-20%giving increase AND… 43% saw31%+giving increase Does It Work? (b) Evaluating resources against giving patterns:

  31. Resources (new ones constantly being designed) Training Public presentations Sharing Good Giving Practice Diocesan resources

  32. The “Wales” problem Our local challenge A real and lasting difference Sharing Good Giving Practice

  33. Identifying who promotes stewardship Connecting them with others Supporting this network Providing training opportunities Helping to discern people to take up some of the less technical aspects Parish Stewardship Promoters What is this network about?

  34. A communications gap False perceptions Parish Stewardship Promoters Challenging current problems Filling the communications gap

  35. Berkshire Archdeaconry Launched in July 2010, network being grown Oxford Archdeaconry Launch on 18 November Benson Church 7 December Woodstock Church Buckinghamshire Archdeaconry Launch in late February 2011 Parish Stewardship Promoters Progress Report

  36. Who is undertaking some /all of your stewardship activities (Gift Aid, Planned Giving, stewardship group chair)? Support and encourage your PSP. If it is you, is there someone who could take on some of these tasks? Do I have your and/or their details? Treasurers: Next Steps?

  37. Tax rates Ordinary Rate Higher Rate 2000-2008 22% 18% 2008-2011 20% 20% PLUS additional 3p for every £1 2011 onwards 20% 20% LOSS of additional 3p for every £1 One Urgent News Flash!!! 6 April 2011 For every £100 Gift Aided by church members You will lose £3

  38. Growing a Healthy Stewp Cycle VISION & PURPOSE Evaluating & discerning FORWARD PLANNING • Mission & Ministry priorities • Goals for year • Parish Plan • Resourcing the Plan Preaching Teaching Prayer Growing a Healthy Stewardship Cycle THANKSGIVING Celebrating Success Preaching Teaching Prayer COMMUNICATING THE VISION & PLAN Engaging with church membership Asking members to share in the vision Encouraging them to live life more generously

  39. One Last Request Please…. Help to cascade information down to and around your church!

  40. Questions and Comments

  41. Prayers and Close

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