The links on this page allow you to download various of the Circuit's forms and policies.
Forms
Expenses
Ministers, Local Preachers and others wishing to claim expenses from the Circuit should use this form.
Circuit Expense Claim Form (Revised Oct 2014)
Safeguarding Forms
For the various safeguarding forms used by the Methodist Church, click on this link to take you to the page on the Methodist Church website from which you can download forms. For Disclosure & Barring Service checks (formerly), please contact your minister.
http://www.methodist.org.uk/ministers-and-office-holders/safeguarding/forms
Policies
Grants from the Model Trust Fund
The Circuit Meeting are the managing trustees of the Circuit Model Trust Fund and may make grants out of the fund to local Churches for building projects, ministry and mission projects or other Methodist purposes approved by the Circuit Meeting. Applications for grants from the Circuit Model Trust Fund should be made using the Grant Application Proforma.
Circuit Model Trust Fund Policy
Grant Application Proforma
Crisis Grants to Circuit Churches
The Crisis Grants process is to be used in cases where a church seeks a grant from the Circuit in a “crisis” situation ie when a church's own reserves are insufficient to address immediate issues that could lead to that church no longer being able to maintain its life of worship, service and mission.
Safeguarding Policies
Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy
Click on the following link to download the safeguarding policy of the Methodist Church nationally:
Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
Circuit Safeguarding Policy
The Circuit Safeguarding Policy document sets out the Circuit's policy and procedures for the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults (pdf).
Groups Using Church Premises
Guidance Note for church Safeguarding Officers and church Lettings Officers regarding groups using church premises - to download, click here.
Data Protection Policy
Click here to download the Methodist Church Managing Trustees' Privacy Policy.
Training Policy
The Circuit Training Policy sets out the basis on which grants can be claimed for training and other courses of study for ministers and deacons and well as church members in the Circuit. Applications for grants should be made on the application form for learning and development.
Application Form for Learning & Development (Word)
Circuit Stewards Role & Function
The Induction Pack for Circuit Stewards sets out the role and function within the Circuit of Circuit Stewards. Note that Circuit Stewards have responsibilities at Circuit level and are distinct from church stewards.
Induction Pack for Circuit Stewards