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Accountant at Work

Finance

The finance department supports parishes, handles payroll, and safeguards assets to promote responsible stewardship and transparency.

Finance News

Finance Events

Finance Information

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About the Finance Team

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DBF Fees Returns and Payments

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Diocesan Accounts

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Finance Forms

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PCCs as Charities

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Parish Share - 2026

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Parochial Fees

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Retired/PTO Clergy Fees

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Useful links for Treasurers

The Finance Team

General finance enquiries: finance@chester.anglican.org

Parish share enquiries: Email parishshare@chester.anglican.org

Weddings and funerals fees: fees@chester.anglican.org

Invoices and payments: accountspayable@chester.anglican.org

Charlotte Somers

Finance Officer

01928 761495

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Emma Hathaway

Office Manager & Finance Assistant

01928 643424

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Gill Ellis

Finance Officer

01928 643421

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Graham Melia

Finance and Operations Officer of DEE and Interim Finance Director of DBF

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Nigel Strange

Head of Finance

01928 643443

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Diocese of Chester

The Diocese of Chester is the Church of England primarily in Cheshire – but also covers some areas outside the county.
Chester Diocesan Board of Finance is a company limited by guarantee registered in England (no. 00007826) and a registered charity (no. 248968)
Chester Diocesan Board of Finance. Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4GE. Telephone: 01928 718834

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For media or communications enquiries email comms@chester.anglican.org

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