Finances at Harcourt
Members of the Finance Committee are responsible for the management of the congregation's funds. We strive to conduct business according to the United Church of Canada's financial guidelines and the Canada Revenue Agency's rules and regulations for charitable organizations. We are not fundraisers, but rather overseers of the funds raised.
At Harcourt, committees are encouraged to develop a "proactive budget" that helps us get to where we want to go. The proactive budget connects every dollar spent to the church's mission, purpose, and vision and asks members to consider: "What should we be doing?" rather than, "What can we do?"
Each fall, Harcourt’s 12 standing committees submit budget proposals for the upcoming two years to the Finance Committee for review, then submission to Council. In February, Council presents the approved budget to the congregation for its approval.
In February, 2012, the congregation approved a 2012 operating budget of $525,943, plus a goal of $100,000 for United Church of Canada Mission and Services. The budget figure represents an increase over our actual 2011 expenses.
Current Month's Financial Summary
For a more detailed account of our finances, please click here to see the monthly budget summary prepared by our treasurer. This file is in pdf format so you will need a pdf reader. One is available from Nuance free. Click here to download the free Nuance PDF reader software if you do not have one.
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