The Diocesan Board of Finance

The principal aim of the Board of Finance is the promotion of the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of St Albans which covers Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and part of the London Borough of Barnet. This objective is achieved by the collection of contributions from parishes via the Parish Share to support parochial mission and ministry, primarily by paying and housing parochial clergy and supporting the statutory and non-statutory work of the Diocese.

The board also holds properties and investments in support of the clergy in the Diocese and also as Custodian Trustee on behalf of parish trusts.

In addition to the support of local Anglican churches, the charity also works in partnership with other denominations in both local and countrywide ecumenical projects.

The Board is responsible for preparing the annual budget and accounts of the Diocese and acts in accordance with the policy and directives of the Diocesan Synod. It employs professional staff to serve the various diocesan boards and committees.

Interim Chairman: David Nye

Diocesan Secretary: Susan Pope: spope@stalbans.anglican.org

Financial Secretary: Martin Bishop: mbishop@stalbans.anglican.org

Pensions Review

The Church of England Pensions Task Group have published a further report on the way forward for the Church's pensions policy...more

Budget 2007

Peter Griffiths, Chairman of the Diocesan Board of Finance, gave a Power Point presentation to church treasurers on the 2007 Budget...download it here

Help for PCC Treasurers

The Diocesan Board of Finance is here for you. The following officers at Holywell Lodge may be of particular use - Martin Bishop, Financial Secretary and Geoff Fletcher, Stewardship Officer. Both can be contacted on 01727 854532.