Shrivenham & Ashbury Benefice

Published on September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

Weekly Newsletter

Hello Everyone,

Please find attached next week’s Newsletter, the Bible Readings for Sunday 29th September and ‘Look’, the Sunday sheet for children.

Newsletter 29 Sep

Some of you may remember Leonora Hill who lived in Shrivenham and assisted in the Benefice whilst training to be a priest. I’m sorry to pass on the news that her husband, Peter, died on Monday 23rd September. Please keep Leonora, her family and friends in your prayers.

Best wishes,
Lucy

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.