Risk Management
Vestry, Governance and Trustee Guidance
- Complaints Procedure
- Risk Management
- Model Constitutions
- HM Revenue and Customs: Fit and proper persons test
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Vestry Responsibilities and Resources
- Responsibilities of the Property Convener
- Responsibilities of the Paying Officer and Payments to Clergy
- Responsibilities of the Vestry Treasurer
- Responsibilities of the Vestry Secretary
- Responsibilities of the Vestry
- Vestry Code of Conduct
- Declaration by vestry members
- Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005: Guidance for Vestries
- Guidance for Vestries following recent changes to charity law (March 2026)
- Churches’ Legislation Advisory Service (CLAS)
An advice note prepared by solicitors Shepherd and Wedderburn on risk management for congregations is provided.
While many congregations may already have their own style of risk register, a sample register is available here as a tool to assist congregations in considering, documenting and addressing the main risks to which they may be subject.
Download sample risk register (PDF)
Download sample risk register (Word)
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