Purpose: 
To ensure the church is run on a sound financial footing both in the present and the future in order for it to continue its mission to the congregation and people of Corsham.  It will:

• Manage the stewardship of the church including Planned Giving, Gift Aid and legacies
• Monitor regular spending and make recommendations to the PCC.

Areas Covered:

• Church Income
• Planned Giving, Gift Aid and Legacies
• Church spending (other than for the Fabric Upkeep fund)
• Church Finances
• Make recommendations to PCC re. spending
• Prepare and submit appeals to external Grant giving bodies and charities

What we do:

• Ensure that the church’s spending does not exceed income;
• Work with clergy to plan stewardship;
• Ensure that all members of the church are thanked for what they give;
• Communicate the truth about our financial state to everyone;
• Make it easy for people to give, to gift aid their gift, to make a legacy;
• Work with the other bubbles when appropriate;
• Attend PCC meetings so they are also informed.

Who are we?

David Clowes                          Finance leader
Mike Alexander                       PCC treasurer
John Stott                                Planned Giving Officer
Ted Olney
L’nora Olney                            Church Warden