Parochial Church Council (PCC)

Structure, governance and management

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Christopher’s Hinchley Wood was established by the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 as amended and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended).  The parish is within the Diocese of Guildford.

The PCC was previously an excepted charity, but in accordance with the Charities Act 2006 has now registered as a charity, number 1147737.

The Annual Report and Accounts

Previous Annual Reports can be downloaded below, or from the Charity Commission.

Parochial Church Council

The members of the Parochial Church Council currently serving (updated at the APCM on 2nd April 2023) are:

  • Revd Caroline Mullins (Associate Minister
  • Mrs Jane Barnett (Churchwarden)
  • Julia Bowden (Churchwarden)
  • Mrs Stephanie Post (Secretary)
  • Mrs. Jean Hoseason (Deanery Synod Rep.)
  • Liz Hammond (Deanery Synod Rep.)
  • Hilary Lach
  • Kwan Ng
  • Rebecca Willis

The method of appointment of Parochial Church Council (“PCC”) members is set out in the Church Representation Rules.  To be eligible to be elected to the PCC a person has be registered on our Electoral Role for six months.

All members of the PCC, whether ex-officio, elected, synod reps, or co-opted, are full voting members of the PCC and also charity trustees.

There are currently casual vacancies for 5 elected PCC members. If you would be interested in serving in this role, please contact secretary@stchristopherschurch.org.uk