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ACAT’s Training Newsletter
June 2025
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Hi Guest,
We’re reaching out with some urgency this month. Two of our key June training courses – Risk and Health and Safety Management and The Church Treasurer: Insights into the Role and Responsibilities – are currently low on bookings.
If you’ve been considering attending, or know someone who would benefit, please book by Monday. We’ll need to decide early next week whether these sessions are viable to run, so timely sign-ups really make a difference.
Health and safety responsibilities are a key part of church leadership, yet many trustees and leaders feel unsure about what’s required. Our Risk and Health and Safety Management course starts Saturday 28 June and is ideal for those overseeing buildings, events or any aspect of church operations. If your team could use practical support and clarity, this course is not to be missed.
If you or someone you know is taking on the role of treasurer, don’t forget our The Church Treasurer: Insights into the Role and Responsibilities course. It’s a short but valuable session for anyone newly appointed or considering the treasurer role. It’s also ideal for trustees looking to understand what the role really involves..
These courses are designed to equip you for the work you do. Find out more below, or visit our website for full details.
God bless,
Cath Fox
Administration Officer (Training)
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Summer Training Programme
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Risk and Health and Safety Management
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3 session course
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Date: Saturday 28 June 5, 12 July
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How safe is your church? How confident are you that you are meeting your health and safety legal duties? Do you need help working out how safe is safe enough?
The online course is split into 3 sessions, each 2 hours long and is run as a zoom webinar or meeting depending on numbers.
Who is it for?
This course is for all those with responsibility for risk, health and safety in their church context, and is particularly recommended for all trustees, leaders and those in operations or administrative roles.
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The Church Treasurer: Insights into the role and responsibilities
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So you’ve been asked to be treasurer – where do you go to get a real insight into the role, what are you saying yes to?
Gain essential insights and confidence for your role as a church treasurer with practical tips from experienced trainer Robert Scott-Biggs.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for church treasurers new to the job, trustees looking for a new treasurer and those who have been asked to take on the role of church treasurer.
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Gift Aid: Maximising the benefits and reducing the pitfalls
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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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Introduction to being a Church Trustee: Some things to think about
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So you’ve been asked to be part of your church governing body – what do you need to know before saying yes?
This course provides insight for those considering joining their church’s governing body, exploring the role’s responsibilities, eligibility, and its biblical context.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for anyone who has been asked, or is considering offering, to be part of the governing body of your church, PCC etc. Also those who are looking for potential future trustees for their church governing body.
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Meet the Funder: easyfundraising. Free unrestricted funding for your church
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Date: Thursday 25 September
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We are offering a FREE webinar in conjunction with easyfundraising.
Wanting to access a new funding stream for your church?
easyfundraising is a free to use fundraising platform which your church can use to receive unrestricted funding on an ongoing basis. We want to help your church access this exciting opportunity to grow your churches finances.
easyfundraising’s Church Fundraising Manager Becky Coleman will:
- Explain and demonstrate how it works
- Show you how to get started
- Show you how to make the most of it
- Answer all your questions
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Date: Saturday 1 November
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We’re pleased to share that this year’s ACAT Conference and AGM will take place on Saturday 1st November 2025 at Diocese of Manchester, St John’s House, 155–163 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0ND.
Our aim is simple: to gather, learn, and be encouraged in the ministry of church finance and governance. Whether you’re a seasoned treasurer, newly appointed trustee, or someone who quietly ensures the books balance each month—this day is for you.
Who is it for?
If you’re involved in your church in any way with finance, operations or governance, this is for you. Whether you’re part of a small chapel or a city centre church, you’ll find something here for you.
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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.
Charity Commission’s expectations and the role of mediation
Thursday, 26 June 12pm – 1pm
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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 June. 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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