Shrivenham & Ashbury Benefice

Published on March 25, 2022

Weekly Newsletter

Message from the benefice administrator:

Please find attached this week’s Newsletter which includes some lovely photos from the dedication of Fernham’s new war memorial.

Don’t forget that we are sharing Bishop Steven’s weekly ‘Come and See’ films as our sermons during Lent, and this week we also have a Mothering Sunday sermon from Padre Phil Craven.
Watch them both on Facebook, YouTube or our website from 9:00am on Sunday morning.

The Bible Readings for Sunday 27th March and ‘Look’, the Sunday sheet for children are also attached.

Newsletter 27 March

Best wishes,
LucyLucy Laird
Benefice Administrator
01793 783519

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.