Talking church money matters
13th March 2025The first of the archdeaconry Church Money Matters gatherings for anyone interested in church finances will take place from 10:00 to 13:00 on Friday, 23 May at Flourish House, Wells.
News
Church Money Matters newsletter: giving, funding and finance updates
18th February 2025The latest issue of Church Money Matters, the newsletter for all the latest updates related to church finance, is now available to read.
Diocesan Synods’ finance motion to General Synod adjourned
17th February 2025Due to the overrun of previous items of Synod business, insufficient time was left available to give this motion proper consideration. Hence Bishop Michael proposed a motion requesting an adjournment so that the next Synod in July can fully address the serious concerns raised.
Elizabeth Renshaw-Ames is to become the new Chair of the DBF
27th November 2024Elizabeth, who will take up the position in the new year is an experienced leader and Chartered Accountant with over 40 years’ experience in professional and financial services. She was CEO of HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited, until her retirement in 2020,.
2025 Benefice Share requests on their way
11th October 2024Benefices across Bath and Wells have started to receive their Benefice Share request for 2025 contributions in our Common Fund, which pays for the work of the church across our diocese to ensure we are a Christian presence in every community.
Phase 2 of the Common Fund consultation coming to a close
26th April 2024The last of the phase two Common Fund consultations took place last night (25 April). The feedback form will remain open until midnight on Sunday, 28 April.
Join us for phase two of the Common Fund consultations
10th April 2024Phase two of the Common Fund Consultation takes place from 15 to 25 April 2024. An in-person event is taking place in each archdeaconry, and two on Zoom.
Common Fund consultation continues
16th February 2024More than 250 people have now attended sessions for the Common Fund consultation which is currently underway.
Common Fund consultations underway
1st February 2024Over 70 people attended the first Common Fund consultation at St James, Taunton on Tuesday, 30 January, to discuss the proposed changes to the way we calculate what parishes are requested to contribute into our Common Fund.
Diocesan Synod November 2023: reflecting on the past and planning for the future
28th November 2023From Lament to Action, domestic violence, care for creation and financial matters were just some of the items on the agenda for members of Diocesan Synod gathered at Canalside in Bridgwater on Saturday, 25 November.
Diocesan Registry Update Autumn 2023
31st October 2023Welcome to the first Registry Update with information about legal matters for parishes
Treasurer training sessions return
21st September 2023The diocesan Finance team are hosting a series of training sessions for treasurers later in the year. There will be three sessions in total, two face-to-face and one online session.
Talking finance together
25th November 2022Over 400 people from across the parishes of our diocese, including treasurers, PCC secretaries, churchwardens and clergy, have taken part in a series of Zoom sessions to talk about our finances.
