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ACAT - Benefits of membership

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Benefits of ACAT Membership includeWebsite - Members have access to a password protected area of the ACAT website which contains an online edition of the 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 DevelopmentIntroductory 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

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