Ride + Stride – 12 September

Published on June 17, 2020

Save the date!

Ride and Stride

Saturday 12 September

With all the exercise that you’ve been doing during lockdown, you’ll be keen to take part in this year’s Ride and Stride and show off your new fitness levels! Please keep the day free to enjoy a fun cycle, walk or horse ride in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, while raising much needed funds for St. James’ Church.

Read more at the Ride + Stride website here

A message from OHCT

‘Last September, our loyal Ride and Striders raised £112,000 – up 13% on 2018, and it is important for our work that we continue to aim high in this annual fundraiser. Since Ride and Stride is essentially an outdoor activity, we fully expect that it will go ahead, though most probably in a simplified way. We shall send out our publicity later than usual to reflect the changes to the administration and procedures, but all those who can take part should please mark the date now and keep it free. Ride and Stride will bring some welcome variety amidst what may remain of the pandemic restrictions’.

Annual Statutory Documents

The Parish Council (PC) is required to prepare and publish these documents following the end of each financial year. They comprise five main sections:

Certificate of Exemption

Small parish councils are exempt from a detailed annual audit by an external auditor. The definition of a ‘small’ council is annual gross income of less than £25,000; Bourton PC’s annual income falls well within this threshold. This form confirms the PC’s annual income and its exemption from an external audit.

Annual Internal Audit Report

Although exempt from an external audit, the PC’s affairs are still subject to an internal audit by a qualified individual independent of the PC. This is the auditor’s summary report.

Annual Governance Statement

This form deals with the standard of internal controls and general governance standards within the PC throughout the year.

Accounting Statements

This is the summary financial report for the PC for the financial year. It also includes commentary on any significant variances from the previous year’s financial results and a balance sheet reconciliation with bank accounts.

Notice of Public Rights

This notice sets out the rights of local electors to review and query the PC’s statutory returns, including the contact details of the internal auditor.