Churchwardens are some of the most valuable volunteers in a church, bearing much of the responsibility for its upkeep and day-to-day running.
- Keep a note of clergy expenses for the year.
- Keep your church insurance up-to-date and ensure any significant changes to the buildings or the church’s usual activities are reported to your insurer.
- Investigate avenues for funding such as Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good or Allchurches Trust grants.
If you’d like to know more about the role of the churchwarden, your diocese can provide you with a guide, and you’ll find a number of books available commercially too.
We also have a range of made simple guides available to support you in your role: