Parish Support
This Support section offers a comprehensive hub of resources to help churches thrive in ministry and mission. It covers practical guidance on finance, giving, church buildings, communications, HR, accessibility, and volunteer management.
The page also highlights support for clergy wellbeing and healing ministries. Whether navigating governance, employing staff, or engaging communities, we aim to equip parishes with tools to sustain vibrant, inclusive, and resilient church life.
Find out more about Finance
This page provides financial information and resources to support our diocese community
Find out more about Parishes in Vacancy
Guidance for churchwardens and PCCs managing parish responsibilities during clergy vacancy periods
Find out more about Support for Clergy and Readers
We offer support for clergy and readers in their daily ministry and life
Find out more about Enabling Giving and Encouraging Generosity
Help with encouraging generous giving within your churches and the tools to make it easier.
Find out more about Churchwarden & PCC
Resources and guidance for churchwardens and PCCs including meetings governance and visitations
Find out more about Church Buildings
We support parishes in caring for nearly 300 historic church buildings across the diocese
Find out more about Support for Treasurers
Resources and guidance to help church treasurers manage finances and plan transitions
Find out more about Mission Accompaniers
Trained accompaniers support parishes in building vision leadership and stronger community engagement
Find out more about Making churches accessible to all
The diocese is committed to making churches fully accessible and inclusive for everyone
Find out more about Managing our Human Resources
We help parishes employ staff and volunteers with confidence and legal compliance
Find out more about Growing Volunteers
We equip parishes to recruit support and grow volunteers rooted in Christian service
Find out more about Communications
We help parishes communicate effectively across digital print and community platforms
Find out more about Healing ministry
Healing was central to Jesus and God brings healing to people today
Find out more about APCS Data breach
Support and guidance for those affected by the APCS DBS data breach