Shrivenham & Ashbury Benefice

Published on April 7, 2024

Weekly Newsletter

Hello Everyone,

Please find attached next week’s Newsletter, the Bible Readings for Sunday 7th April and ‘Look’, the Sunday sheet for children.

Newsletter 7 April

And also…..

A message from David Watson concerning Norma and Richard’s retirement

I expect you will already know that Norma and Richard are retiring in May and will be leaving the area. Their last service will be a Benefice communion in St Andrew’s Shrivenham on Sunday 19^th May at 10:30 and this will be followed by a bring and share lunch in the church to which everyone is welcome. If you are intending to bring something for the lunch can you please contact Jane Venables 01793 630737 or Pip Dudley 01793 783481 just to ensure we have a ‘spread’ of different food.

The current thinking is that as a Benefice we get them a Mantel/Carriage Clock as well as a framed map of the Benefice area which I know is something they collect from previous places they have lived. If you would like to make a contribution towards these gifts donations can be made to:

Lloyds Bank – St Andrew’s Restoration Fund
Sort code: 77-29-18
A/c no: 40594068

We will use this account as a collection point or you can make a donation by cheque to me or by cash in an envelope and given to a churchwarden or pop it through my door…7 Claypits Lane Shrivenham.

The advert for our new Incumbent has been published in the Church Times and on the Diocese website.
If you would like to look at our Benefice Profile it can be found on the home page of the Benefice website.

If you have any questions please do get in touch.

Regards,

David Watson

Shrivenhamchurchwarden@outlook.com
01793 783405

Lucy 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.