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 course covering legal duties, financial processes, budgeting, gift aid, and more - all presented by experienced trainers.
The Diocese of Chichester are kindly hosting this training for ACAT.
Those interested who are from the Diocese of Chichester, please book via https://www.trybooking.com/uk/HBCJ or contact Mandy Gander by emailing mandy.gander@chichester.anglican.org.
All others use the booking form or contact Cath Fox by emailing training@acat.uk.com
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.
As a church treasurer, this course will equip you, whether you are a new or an experience treasurer, with the core knowledge needed to carry out your role.
By the end of this course (all three sessions), you will have been introduced to, and explored, the legal duties of trustees, day to day finance processes, fund accounting, types of charity accounts, budgeting and planning, gift aid and tax and year end reporting. You will be signposted to helpful resources and you will have had the opportunity to ask questions relevant to your context and about the areas covered.
The course comprises practical and theoretical information, insights and guidance on many aspects of the role of church treasurer. It is delivered by knowledgeable and experienced trainers, who have firsthand experience as church treasurers. They can answer your questions and concerns, enabling you to manage your church finances with greater confidence.
The course is an in-person course. You'll have the opportunity to interact with the speakers and get answers to your specific questions. Each delegate will be sent pre course materials in advance of the sessions.
This is an in-person, all day session from 10am until 4pm. Refreshments will be available on arrival, during the morning and afternoon breaks and a buffet lunch will be provided.
When booking please do advise of any dietary requirements.
No prior knowledge is required. This course is designed to accommodate individuals with various levels of knowledge of church finance. It may be helpful to have some knowledge of the financial arrangements and processes in your own context.
St Mark’s Church, St Mark’s Lane, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 5PU
Use this link to the Church’s website to help plan your journey.
St Mark’s Church, Holbrook : Find us
The church is located at the corner of North Heath Lane and St Mark’s Lane.
There is a car park immediately adjacent to the church in St Mark’s Lane which you are welcome to use.
St Mark’s church and hall are fully wheelchair-accessible with level access from our car park which has disabled parking bays. We have toilet facilities for wheelchair users in the church and hall.
St Mark's Church, Saint Mark's Lane, Horsham, UK
Immanuel is a risk and safety management consultant with the consultancy firm Arthur D. Little. He studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge, where he met and married Julia prior to settling down in the area.
In his day job he works with clients across a range of sectors, primarily in rail transport and the oil and gas industry, specialising in risk modelling and assessment and safety management.
He has been treasurer of Eden Baptist Church in Cambridge since 2015, and has been an ACAT trainer since 2017, delivering general treasurer training as well as more specialised risk and safety courses. He holds a Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting with the AAT.
In his spare time he enjoys baking, ballroom dancing, occasionally standing in a supermarket foyer with a charity tin, attempting to learn German, and trying to self-teach his way to the Level 3 AAT qualification.
