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The PCC element PCC fees have been calculated to include a location/building element based on national statistics for the overall costs of repairs and maintenance of church buildings and the number of hours in use. Also included is an element for administration and cost of lighting.
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Parochial FeesSally Westlake
2014 Table of Parochial Fees
Fees belong to the DBF from 1/1/13 Fees are based on costs of ministry,
making the church available, routine administration and lighting
PCC / benefice handle payments and pass across to the DBF its share at regular intervals, usually quarterly. Forms are available at the diocesan website
The PCC element
PCC fees have been calculated to include a location/building element based on national statistics for the overall costs of repairs and maintenance of church buildings and the number of hours in use.
Also included is an element for administration and cost of lighting.
Extras
Heating Services of a verger Services of an organist, choir or bell-ringers Sheet or recorded music that has to be
specially purchased The provision of recorded or taped music The taking of films, video or sound
recordings Flowers Special furnishings
Waiving parochial fees
The Incumbent or P-in-C has the right to waive the DBF fee “in a particular case”*
The DBF will have to find the additional fund for stipends elsewhere
The Incumbent or P-in-C has also the right to waive the PCC fee after consulting with the CWs
PCCs will approach the Rural Dean in the case of a vacancy
* This means that the Incumbent/P-in-C cannot issue a general, blanket waiver of fees in the parish.
Retired Ministers with PTO
Funeral Directors have been instructed to make all payments to the PCC/benefice
Retired Ministers will approach the PCC/benefice for their apportionment of fees and travel expenses
Should the Retired Minister refuse a fee, then the whole fee (excluding the PCC element) is payable to the DBF
Other Ministers
Self Supporting Ministers, Readers and Chaplains are not entitled to receive a portion of the fees unless this has been provided for in their role description and agreed with the Bishop, or where they have suffered a loss of earnings
House for Duty Priests are treated in the same manner as stipendiary clergy
The Diocesan Website
All fee tables, guidelines and leaflets are available on the diocesan website at
http://www.bathandwells.org.uk/admin/parochial-fees/
Any other questions?
Please contact me at the office
Tel: 01749 685139
Annual ReturnsRichard Illidge
Returns to be made each year
Statistics for Mission Parish Share Survey Form Return of Parish Finance PCC Accounts
Statistics for Mission
Collected each year by the diocese on behalf of Archbishops’ Council
Sent to parishes in September each year
Should be returned the following January
This form is available to submit online* *please email Richard Illidge for details
Return of Parish Finance form
Available on the diocesan website from December each year
Collected on behalf of Archbishops’ Council
Should match parish accounts and be examined with the accounts
This form is available to submit online**please email Richard Illidge for details
PCC Accounts
31 December is the year end for all PCCs
The Annual Report & Accounts should be sent to the Finance Team at the diocesan office
An example of an annual report and parish accounts can be found at the diocesan website
Questions and Queries
If you have any questions, or queries regarding any of the annual returns, please contact Richard Illidge
Tel: 01749 685125