Parochial Church Council

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) works with the Vicar and churchwardens to support the life and mission of St Andrew’s. It helps care for the parish’s people, buildings and finances.

The role of the PCC

The PCC supports the church’s worship, pastoral care, outreach and work with other churches. Its responsibilities include:

• Overseeing parish finances, buildings and administration.

• Acting as the employer of paid parish staff.

• Contributing to major decisions, including changes to worship and the appointment of a new vicar.

The PCC is a charity, and its members share responsibility for meeting its legal obligations. Read the Church of England’s PCC accountability guide for more detail.

How the council works

At St Andrew’s, the PCC usually meets six times a year and keeps minutes of its meetings. Most members are elected at the annual meeting for three-year terms, with one third retiring each year. The council can also appoint a limited number of additional members.

The Vicar chairs the PCC. A secretary and electoral roll officer support its work, while a treasurer oversees the finances and accounting records. The accounts are independently examined or audited each year.

Our representatives on the Deanery Synod also sit on the PCC, connecting St Andrew’s with neighbouring parishes in Hammersmith and Fulham.

The annual parish meeting

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) is a chance to hear about the past year, raise questions and elect representatives. People on the church’s electoral roll are entitled to attend and take part, including voting in elections.

Joining the electoral roll

The electoral roll is the parish’s church membership register. Joining is a way to recognise St Andrew’s as your spiritual home and take part in the church’s governance.

To apply, you must be baptised, aged 16 or over, and meet the Church of England’s membership and residence or regular-worship requirements. If you live outside the parish, this normally includes attending public worship here for the previous six months.

The roll is revised annually and renewed every six years. For full eligibility and enrolment details, read the Church of England’s electoral roll guidance.

To ask about joining, email the parish office.