Parochial Church Councils

Running a church

Running a parish church is a huge task and the rules for PCCs, as well as those for Churchwardens can seem demanding. These pages aim to help you through and enable you to run a church successfully.

Serving on the PCC

The Parochial Church Council is the key decision making body of a Church of England parish. Each and every member of the PCC has an important part to play, but what is their core role? The following leaflet briefly covers the roles and responsibilities of PCC members and may be useful as part your parish's induction training for new PCC members.

Serving on the PCC or DCC (Four A5 pages) - PDF
Serving on the PCC or DCC (Booklet format) - PDF

PCC members and private benefit

All PCCs are subject to Charity Law in this area; this is just a brief reminder of the current position.

Private benefit can arise where a member of the PCC or a person or organisation connected to her/him receives payment or other benefit from the Church. Payment as an employee cannot be made without advance authority from the Charity Commission – doing so could result in financial penalties. (Clergy remuneration is excluded from these restrictions).

Changes in legislation means that payment for services provided can be made if the necessary procedures are complied with.

The whole area of private benefit is complex and if you think that your Parish may be affected you may need to take action to ensure the law is complied with. The Resources Department have experience in this area and will be able to give you initial guidance. Contact them on 0151 705 2180 or ian.taylor@liverpool.anglican.org

In PCCs

In this section you will find:

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