ACAT (Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers) is the charity for Treasurers of all Christian churches. ACAT aims to advance the Christian faith across all denominations by providing members with the most appropriate advice, training and information on accounting, finance, legal and other related issues. ACAT supports around 18,500 church treasurers across the UK, and this number is constantly growing.
ACAT and the Diocese of Manchester have a ‘block’ membership agreement for all the churches in the diocese. To fully benefit from this, you are invited to log on to the new ACAT website and create a Username and Password to access the Member Area. The website is accessible across all devices.
If you have not already registered, please follow the instructions here:
1. Log onto Home - ACAT and click the member 'Log in' tab in the top right-hand corner
2. Use your ‘block’ username: Manchester1 and password: Deansgate
3. You will subsequently be asked to use your 'block code' (Manchester1) again, ensuring that the fee to pay is £0.00, before providing new login and contact details.
This is a once-only procedure and your own login credentials will then provide full access to ACAT’s website.
Benefits
Website
Members have access to a password-protected area of the ACAT website which contains an online edition of our Handbook, exclusive news stories and other essential information.
Handbook
A comprehensive, up-to-date guide on all matters relating to church finance. Areas covered include: GDPR; Bookkeeping; Preparing the Annual Report; Gift Aid; Independent Examination; Registration as a Charity; Risk Management; Copyright, Licences and Fundraising; VAT; Property Development
Introductory Guide for New Church Treasurers—A booklet giving an overview of the new treasurer’s role.
Members Advice Line
Help whenever it’s required via phone or email.
E-Newsletters
Providing you with the latest information from ACAT, HMRC and the Charity Commission, among many more.
Training
ACAT runs a regular programme of training. Courses are delivered by experienced trainers or “partners” with strong backgrounds in church finance as well as experts in accountancy, tax, and charity law. Topics covered include: Being a Treasurer—the Basics; Gift Aid & GASDS; Generating Income & Grant Applications; Independent Examination; Trustee Responsibilities; & Budgeting and Planning.
Annual Conference
ACAT runs this larger event to address the most important issues in church finance. We invite keynote speakers who are experts in their fields and also a wide range of exhibitors from software providers, insurers, solicitors and energy suppliers.
If you need any further help or assistance please contact:
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Carolyn McGloughlin, Parish Support Officer |