Two Cities Information Evening Finance and the PCC

Finance & the PCC PCC board of trustees treasurer acts on behalf of PCC agree budget in autumn have at least quarterly financial reports query any difference against budget large, unbudgeted items should come to the PCC

Bank accounts as few as possible two signatories on every instruction duplicate bank statements one cheque book per account internet banking shop around

Cash two (unrelated) people to count collections planned giving envelopes immediatley after service service register keep in safe encourage cheques and standing orders

Receipts / payments discourage receipt of cash (fees etc) if cash is received a receipt is essential put in safe if large ensure adequate insurance avoid petty cash only pay out against invoices (including expenses)

Other Computers – location computers – ownership of packages Computers – back up Insurance – must have Public Liability Insurance – keep up to date Weddings & Funerals – cash Keys

Pol Other Data Protection Copyright –CCLI Annual risk assessment – including fire  Pension auto-enrolment Reserves and investment policies