PCC

This section is taken from the CofE Key Roles and Responsibilities of Church Office Holders and Bodies Practice Guidance

The PCC is the main decision maker of a parish. Its members are clergy, churchwardens and others elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) of the parish. Its powers and duties are defined by legislation and can principally be found in the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956.

It has the responsibility, along with the incumbent to promote the mission of God in its parish.

Legally, the PCC is responsible for the finances of the parish. It also has ultimate responsibility for the care and maintenance of all church buildings and their contents. Although these responsibilities are executed by the churchwardens, all PCC members must share in the oversight. It has a voice in the forms of Service used by the church and may make representations to the bishop on matters that affect the welfare of the parish.

All PCCs are charities, most do not the need to register with the Charity Commission, except those with an annual income of more than £100,000. Therefore, every member of a PCC is also a charity trustee. If a PCC is a charity it must comply with the Charity Commission guidance and legislation in relation to charities.

Charitable status certificate

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Safeguarding

Introduction

The PCC of St Lawrence have adopted The House of Bishops 'Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding Policy Statement. Details of this can be found on Promoting a Safer Church - The Church of England.

More details can be found on the Diocese of Newcastle website safeguarding section

If you have concerns

If you have any concerns personally or about another individual there is very helpful guidance in the following document 'You will be listened to'

If you have concerns, here are details of people you can contact for help:

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser : Carol Butler

Tel : 07825167016 Email : [email protected]

Benefice Priest : Helen O'Sullivan

Tel : 01665712002 Email : [email protected]

Parish Safeguarding Officer : Ann Popay

Tel : Email : [email protected]

Parish Policy Documents

You can find copies of the Parish Safeguarding Policy, download certificate (top right)

GDPR - Data Protection

Data Protection Policy and Data Privacy Notice for St Lawrence approved by the PCC on 24th June 2020

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