Why complete the Return of Parish Finance?
It helps us understand the wider diocese and focus on where support is needed. Identify any trends or decline in income to help us better support your church with giving matters.
What information do I need to start?
To complete the form, you will need:
- Income and expenditure records
- Annual account information with breakdown of income and expenditure in categories
How do I complete my return?
You have two options:
Option 1. The Church of England Parish Returns Portal
Log onto the Church of England Parish Returns Portal and submit your data.
If you do not have a login for the portal, please email: nuala.salter@peterborough-diocese.org.uk for a username and password. Once you have a login, you can use this for future returns.
A helpful guide to using the portal can be downloaded here.
Option 2. The Diocese of Peterborough
Print and complete the return of finance form with your parish finance data and either:
- Scan to nuala.salter@peterborough-diocese.org.uk or paul.adams@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
- Or, post to The Generous Giving Team, The Diocese of Peterborough, Unit 1 Bouverie Court, 6 The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7YD
Once we have your completed form, we will enter your data on the portal.
If you do not have a printer and would like a printed copy, please contact Nuala at Bouverie Court: 01604 887049 or email: nuala.salter@peterborough-diocese.org.uk