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Parochial Church Council (PCC)

The PCC meets several times a year to conduct the business of the church with the clergy and churchwardens. If you would like to know more about the PCC or would like to write to the PCC ask the Rector or write to the PCC Secretary, Margaret Whitaker (Tel 01943 874656).

The members of the PCC are elected each year at a formal business meeting, the Annual Parochial Church Meeting which is held by the end of April. More information about the election of Churchwardens etc can be found on the Diocese of Bradford website, together with forms for the following:

Application for Membership of the Electoral Roll (Rule 1(2));
Form of nomination of Churchwardens;
Form of nomination for Election to PCC;
Form of nomination for Election to Deanery Synod.

Finance

The Parish Council relies on the goodwill of its parishioners for its income. This can be donated as cash put into the plate during a service, by putting it in an envelope as part of regular planned giving or by the use of direct debit schemes involving reclaiming from the government the amount of tax payable on the donation. For more information about the finances of the parish, please contact the Parish Treasurer, Margery Turner (Tel 01943 878940).

Tax-Efficient Giving

PCCs are legal charities and, as such, are exempt from income tax. The tax which has been paid on the giving of Church people can be recovered from the Inland Revenue. The PCC prefers tax efficient giving and more details can be found on the Church of England website.

The parish uses a form that includes information on planned giving, a gift aid declaration and a banks order. Please print this form, fill it out and give it to the Verger or Churchwardens.