Fundraising Policy
Fundraising events organised by the church are done on the basis of donations, rather than entry price. However, the church would be happy to benefit from fundraising activities, such as cakes sales and quizzes, undertaken by individuals to help with unusual expenditure such as maintenance.
Investment
Our financial reserves are stored in our bank’s savings account for easy access should the need arise.
Paying staff
All paid staff have the same hourly rate of pay as the Baptist Union Recommended Stipend. With the exception of the Family Centre cleaner all staff are paid a pension (10% of salary). The Pastor is provided with a Manse, for which the church pays the insurance, council tax, boiler maintenance, water, telephone and broadband.
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
There are currently no Trustee expenses, namely expenses which arise from exercising their roles as Trustees. However Trustees may be reimbursed for general church expenses which arise from Trustees exercising their roles as coordinators or helpers in particular church activities, making purchases on behalf of the church. The Pastor is entitled to claim car mileage when about the church’s business.