The Parochial Church Council
The Elected 2026-27 Elected PCC are
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PCCs are responsible for taking reasonable steps to protecting people from harm in a church setting. Please contact the Church PCC Secretary Claire Webber for copies of any policies that you may need access to.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) meets monthly (except in August and December) on the third Monday of the month. Its principal functions are as follows:
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controlling expenditure within the parish
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looking after the maintenance of the building
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co-operation with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical
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discussing matters concerning the Church of England or any matter of public or religious interest
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having representatives on the deanery Synod
Buildings Group
The PCC has agreed that the Building Group shall:
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Provide assessment of all fabric maintenance and repairs for St John’s
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Provide strategic planning for a programme of maintenance work;
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Recommend a programme for annual expenditure;
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Monitor progress in-year against budget;
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Ensure work is completed in a timely fashion and to a high standard; and,
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Maintain up to date policies on health and safety including risk assessments for buildings and activities.
Finance Group
The PCC has agreed that the Finance Group shall:
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Provide a strategic overview of the church’s financial position and prospects;
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Recommend annual budgets for income and expenditure;
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Monitor progress in-year against budget;
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Ensure appropriate financial control systems are in place and to monitor their use;
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Assist with preparation of annual accounts; and,
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Encourage levels of giving from the congregation and, where appropriate, the wider community which are consonant with the budgets.