The Bishop of London Search About Us Mission and Ministry News What’s On Support Jobs Find a church HOME / SUPPORT / FINANCE Support: Finance SHARE THIS PAGE PRINT PDF Welcome to the Finance pages of the Diocese of London Within these pages you will find support with all the common areas of the financial management of parishes. If you are looking for specific guidance please click on the relevant heading below or select “All Pages” for an index of all the topics covered here. In addition to these pages the Diocese has dedicated Finance Advisers to support you with your finance and stewardship; you can find their contact details here. Common Fund The Diocese of London is primarily funded by Common Fund. Common Fund is money given by every parish to provide and support clergy, and to further our work in every parish, across London. For further information on Common Fund please click here. Finance Newsletter To receive updates and useful resources from our finance advisors, please subscribe to the diocesan newsletter ‘Money Matters’: Sign up here Topics Annual Accounts & Reports Common Fund Contacts Employment and Pensions External Guidance Fees Financial Procedures Fundraising Funeral Fees for services held in crematoria Gift Aid & GASDS Giving Loans & Grants Money Matters (Finance Newsletter) New Treasurers Parish Giving Scheme Parish Vacancy (Sequestration) Property & Rentals Purchasing VAT If you cannot find the topic you are looking above you can find all our pages here. If you’d like to speak to someone about your church’s finances you can contact the finance adviser for your area; their details can be found here. Diocesan Finances The finances of the Diocese of London are managed by the London Diocesan Fund (LDF) which is a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered in England, Company Registration Number 150856. The LDF is also a Registered Charity, number 241083. VAT Registration Number 444 0847 52. Click on this link for the Published accounts for the London Diocesan Fund. BACK TO TOP MORE IN THIS SECTION Support for ordained ministers Advice and support for members of the clergy. See Also Clergy Terms of Service (Common Tenure) Clergy wellbeing Practicalities in your parish Communications Help with media and parish communications. Buildings and property Church buildings are vital to the work of the church in London. See Also Clergy housing Making changes Property FAQs Open Churches toolkit Finance The Diocese of London’s finances are mainly managed through the London Diocesan Fund, a company limited by guarantee and a charity. Most of the Fund’s income is provided by Common Fund, the money given by congregations in every parish in the Diocese of London. See Also Common Fund Stipend scales, grants and fees Fundraising Safeguarding Keeping children, young people and vulnerable adults safe. Licensed Lay Ministry Advice and support for licensed lay ministers. See Also Ministerial Development Review for LLMs Selection and licensing of lay ministers Parish governance Help and advice for PCC officers and members. See Also The Parochial Church Council The role of the PCC secretary Data protection The role of the churchwarden Annual meetings Pastoral reorganisation Deanery synods Human Resources Guidance notes and templates. Recommended reading These books may help you in exercising your duties in a parish. Most are available from Church House bookshop. See Also Church Representation Rules ABC for the PCC Your Church and the Law Churchwardens: A Survival Guide Handbook for Churchwardens and Parochial Church Councillors PCC essentials from Church House Bookshop Information ABOUT THE DIOCESE SITE MAP PRIVACY & COOKIES SAFEGUARDING FAQS CONTACT US WordPress website by Moove Agency Related sites ALMA BOARD FOR SCHOOLS CHURCH PLANTING AND GROWTH COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES LONDON CALLINGS ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Social spaces Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter Find us on Instagram Stay connected Subscribe to get our latest articles directly into your inbox: Email address*