About the Finance Team

The Finance Department receives Income from Parishes, so that it can be made available to pay Stipends and housing costs as well as make grants to Clergy and PCC’s. The department works alongside the support departments and PCC’s treasurers offering financial support and guidance.

Nigel Strange - Head of Finance (01928 643443) - Parish Share, Trusts, Diocesan accounts, Budgets,  Information Technology, items for Finance and Central Services Committee, Real Time Information, Financial Policy, Diocesan Budgets, Information and general advice for parishes.

Gill Ellis - Finance Officer (01928 643421) - Payments from the DBF, Parish Share and Parish Share Direct Debits, Diocesan Fees Direct Debits

Charlotte Somers - Finance Officer (01928 761495) - Payments from the DBF and Diocesan Fees Direct Debits

Emma Hathaway - Office Manager & Finance Assistant (01928 643424) - Invoices to and payments from the DBF

Maxine Southwick - HR Officer (01928 643440) - Stipends, Clergy Moves, Diocesan Fees Queries, Vacancy Expenses Claims and Queries.

Or Telephone 01928 718834 and state the name of the person you wish to speak with, or press 2 for Finance

BACS Payment Information

Before making a payment please contact our finance department for a reference number.

Payments should be made to:

Acct name: Chester Diocesan Board of Finance

Sort Code: 60-40-08

Acct No: 41930185