Janet Maxwell Head of Synod Services amp Communications Good governance integrity and Christian witness Whats happened in the world of charities Charities legislation UK amp Ireland modernised in the last 20 years ID: 1020659
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1. THE C of I PARISH AND CHARITIES TRUSTEE INDUCTION TRAININGJanet Maxwell – Head of Synod Services & Communications
2. Good governance, integrity and Christian witnessWhat’s happened in the world of charities?Charities legislation UK & Ireland - modernised in the last 20 yearsTwo RegulatorsCharity Commission for Northern IrelandCharities Regulatory Authority (Republic of Ireland)A RegisterA reporting system
3. From a Church of Ireland perspectiveVocabulary- Trustees Who are trustees?Members of Select VestriesMembers of Diocesan CouncilsMembers of the Representative Church Body Executive CommitteeGeneral Vestries, Diocesan Synods, General Synods are like stakeholders, or shareholders. They can vote on policy, but they aren’t responsible for holding the assets or for day-to-day management decisions.
4. From a Church of Ireland perspectiveWhat else is new?NothingNew vocabulary, same old responsibilitiesNew format, same old rulesMost Select Vestries, Dioceses and the RB are already compliant Structure – 1871 - Strong governance and integrity are a good starting point for Christian witness.
5. From a Church of Ireland perspectiveCharitable purposeThe advancement of the Christian religionCharitable objectsThe provision and support of public worshipThe provision and support of pastoral ministryProper care of cultural heritage and records
6. RI - Governance CodeIn the Republic of Ireland, the Charities regulator further clarified trustee responsibilities by producing a Governance Code, While articulated differently in Northern Ireland, the same principles apply.Addressing these requirements helps trustees know they are compliant.
7. TimelineAnnual process led by Diocesan Secretaries Annual report accounting and activity +(RI -on governance compliance), Date - 31 October every year (for charities with Y/E 31 December)Viewable on Regulator’s websiteRepublic of IrelandLast stage of parish registration has commenced and will continue until complete.Northern IrelandFinal diocesan registration will commence autumn 2021. (Connor and Down & Dromore are awaiting confirmation of their applications. Cross Border entities are still awaiting a call to register.)
8. Suggested Annual Approach to Charities GovernanceGeneral Vestry – set register, meet (includes receiving a report from the outgoing SV), elect Select Vestry – role descriptions + for key positions, Select Vestry – meets, elect key positions (role descriptions), adopt governance policies by resolution and Safeguarding policies + parish panel.Select Vestry – induction – what are the responsibilities of a charity trustee.Authorised filer – updating role.Select Vestry – budget and strategic plan, insurance, managing peopleSelect Vestry – risk register. and risk review (RI)Select Vestry – accounts and activity reportSelect Vestry – Safeguarding – with safety statement PARISH RESOURCES on website – further detail on agendas, minutes, managing parish finances www.Ireland.Anglican.org/parish-resources
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