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ACAT’s Training Newsletter
January 2026
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Hi Guest,
Happy New Year to you, and welcome to the January Training Newsletter!
I hope you had a good Christmas and were able to rejoice in the joy of the season. The new year has brought with it some incredibly cold weather, and although some may complain, there is the joy of SNOW! For some, this means snow days with children off school, or trying to stay warm while keeping energy bills low. I, however, do not get a snow day and have been busy organising the spring programme (although given the weather, maybe it should be the winter programme).
First, we have our Being a Treasurer: the Basics course, which over 3 sessions gives you a look at what it means to be a treasurer, great for first-time treasurers or those looking for a refresher.
Second, we have a course which has been asked for ever since the new SORP was announced. Mark Heaton, ACAT Director and Chair of ACIE, will be providing an introduction to the new Charities SORP and hopefully dispelling the myth that it’s complicated.
Third, we have Dan Field running another Gift Aid course. Come and get a guide on how to correctly reclaim as much Gift Aid as possible, including what donations can (and cannot) be Gift Aided, and the records that need to be kept.
Lastly, we have a session being run by one of our partners, Unity Trust Bank, who will be offering their expertise to talk about banking, giving you a quick overview and answering all of your questions. More details about this will be available soon, but save the date: 24 March 12.30pm – 1.30pm.
More courses will be added to our website soon, so do keep checking it out and book onto any of the courses mentioned if interested. I hope the new year has started well and pray God’s peace over all you do.
Cath Fox
Administration Officer (Training)
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Spring Training Programme
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Being a Treasurer: The Basics
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3 session course
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Date: Thursday 29 Jan, 5 & 12 Feb
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Are you looking for a guide through the minefield that is being a church treasurer?
Navigate the complexities of being a church treasurer with confidence through our comprehensive three-session course covering legal duties, financial processes, budgeting, gift aid, and more – all presented by experienced trainers in a live Zoom webinar setting tailored for both new and seasoned treasurers.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for all those who are church treasurers whether new to the role or just needing a refresher. It is also for those who support church treasurers and would like to know what is involved.
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Charities SORP 2026: an Introduction
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Are you grappling with the new changes presented by the introduction of the new SORP?
With the new SORP being released last year, many churches are scratching their heads, wondering just what it all means in the real world, and how it’s going to affect the way they have to do their financial reporting. We’ve put together this introductory course to give you a clear idea of what the new SORP means for you and your church. The course explains the key changes in a clear, practical way, helping you approach them with confidence and peace of mind. As our course leads put it, “It’s not as complicated as it appears.”
Who is it for?
For all those involved in preparing their church’s accounts on an accruals basis and those wishing to understand the changes the new SORP brings.
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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 is a guide for churches on how to correctly reclaim as much Gift Aid as possible, including what donations can (and cannot) be Gift Aided, and the records that need to be kept.
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.
Courses for January, February and March are open for bookings.
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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 January. 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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