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ACAT’s Training Newsletter
November 2024
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Hi Guest,
Welcome to our November Training Newsletter!
As November’s chill sets in and the heating goes on, it’s tempting to hibernate—if only we were hedgehogs! Instead, many of us find ourselves busy in our churches, preparing for the Christmas season. From delivering the Christmas invitations to organising mince pies and planning services, there’s plenty to keep us active.
Meanwhile, ACAT’s autumn training programme is drawing to a close, with only three courses remaining: two in November and one in December. First, we’re offering our Being a Treasurer: The Basics course — a comprehensive, three-session guide covering the essential responsibilities of a church treasurer. Then we have our Introduction to Being a Church Trustee, a concise, hour-long course perfect for anyone new to or considering the trustee role. Finally, our Gift Aid course will provide a clear understanding of the Gift Aid system, helping churches make the most of this valuable scheme.
We hope there’s something here to support you and your church as we approach this busy season.
God bless,
Cath Fox
Administration Officer (Training)
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How to account for church receipts and payments: Problems and Pitfalls
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Date: Wednesday 22 January
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How confident are you that your accounting records are accurate and ready for the Independent Examiner?
Understanding the type of activity that is generating church receipts and how the church funds are being spent, can assist the church trustees to accurately record and report where its funds are coming from and how the church is using those funds to further its charitable purposes, this course will give confidence in this understanding.
Who is it for?
For all those involved in preparing Receipts and Payments accounts for their churches, and Independent Examiners reviewing church Receipts and Payments accounts.
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Tax issues on trading for churches
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Date: Thursday 23 January
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Is your church aware of the hidden complexities in tax laws that might impact its trading activities?
This course gives insights into the complexities of tax laws affecting church trading activities.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for church treasurers, trustees, finance managers, and anyone involved in managing church finances, especially if your church trades or is thinking of trading.
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Gift Aid: Maximising the benefits and reducing the pitfalls
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Time: 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
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Are you adding to your church income by making the most of the tax relief from the donations your church receives?
This course provides a clear understanding of Gift Aid and the small donations scheme (GASDS), covering legal requirements, donor definitions, and essential record-keeping.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for church treasurers, trustees, finance managers, and anyone involved in gift aid management and submissions.
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Charities Engagement Team – Upcoming webinars
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The Charity Commission for England and Wales registers and regulates charities to ensure that the public can support charities with confidence. Through regular events, the Charities Engagement Team supports trustees and charity leaders to manage their charities effectively.
Webinars in the autumn term
Safeguarding your Faith Charity: Charity Commission’s Expectations
Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024
Booking Link: https://bookwhen.com/cetevents/e/ev-so9l-20241120120000
Protecting your Charity Against Fraud
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Booking Link: https://bookwhen.com/cetevents/e/ev-s9ya-20241127120000
Understanding Charity Structures
Date: Wednesday 11th December 2024
Booking Link: https://bookwhen.com/cetevents/e/ev-s19y-20241211120000
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To ensure our courses start promptly, bookings close 24 hours before online sessions begin. To help with this please do get your bookings in in good time.
If you have any trouble booking please do get in touch with Cath on training@acat.uk.com.
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If you have previously taken one of our courses, and you have a spare 5 minutes, we would greatly appreciate you leaving us your feedback, any feedback helps us to continue to develop and enhance the training we currently offer as well as new courses in the future.
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Thank you for your support.
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That’s it for our training newsletter for November. As a brief reminder, the bookings for our online courses generally close 24 hours prior to their start date, and several days before our in-person events. Don’t forget to visit our website and follow us on social media to keep up to date with ACAT’s latest news, events and courses.
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Charity no. 1072733 Registered address: Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers, C/O KM Accountants, 1st Floor, Block C, The Wharf, Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 1JG.
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