It is the responsibility of the PCC to reimburse employed staff of a parish for out of pocket and working expenses incurred in their work in and on behalf of the parish. This should include postage, telephone, stationery and travel, either as a mileage allowance or reimbursement of fares.
Detailed guidelines for clergy expenses are contained in The Parochial Expenses of the Clergy: a guide to their reimbursement, available from the Church Commissioners.
It is recommended that the PCC draw up a clear policy on the reimbursement of expenses of those lay people employed by the PCC.
