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Registration of PCCs with the Charity Commission -
What you need to do
PCCs with gross income over £100,000 are required to register with
the Charity Commission between 1st October 2008 and 30th September 2009.
After this point, PCCs which cross the £100,000 income threshold,
should register with the Commission as soon as practical thereafter.
The Archbishops' Council have worked with the Charity Commission to
make the process as simple as possible. We have agreed Approved
Governing Documents, and have developed specific guidance notes for Church of England parishes to
use when registering. These notes guide you through the process step by
step and are
available here. You
will then need to access the On-Line Registration Portal of the Charity
Commission website. A link is provided here
for your convenience.
From
time to time we will produce additional
bulletins on issues relating to the process. You should check these
before submitting your application.
What if my income is exceptionally over £100,000?
If your normal income is £80,000 or less, but exceptionally you
exceeded the £100,000 threshold last year due to a grant, legacy or
particular building campaign, you can apply for a written determination
that you need not register. (Formally, that the basis year would, for
example, be 2006
rather than 2007.) For a standard template letter in Word that you
can use as a guide, please click
here.
Further questions?
If you have additional questions, click here to explore the most
common topics. Each diocese has appointed someone to provide support to
registering parishes, and they will be able to answer further questions.
Click here for a list of
Diocesan office phone numbers.
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| Trusteeship |
| The Church of England, working
jointly with the Charity Commission has
produced an 8 page booklet for PCC members as an introduction to
their role as Trustees. You can access a pdf for reading on
screen by clicking here
or one for printing locally into a booklet here. |
| Downloads |
The Church of England has
produced a number of downloads to help the process :
- the guide for those in a parish with the responsibility for
registering their PCC
- a sheet for collecting trustee
details and some accompanying notes.
- a template of a letter to seek permission of the Commission
not to register due to exceptional income
- An 8 page leaflet on Trusteeship. A pdf for on-screen reading
is available here,
or one for printing locally into a booklet here. |

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