Hillsong Church London (‘Hillsong Church’) subscribes to a high standard of accountability and stewardship. The following procedures outline how the church is governed, structured and operated, and how it manages its financial and legal responsibilities.

Hillsong Church is a company limited by guarantee, registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. As a registered charity it is regulated by the Charity Commission and the church’s governance structure and financial records are publicly available on the Charity Commission website.

Hillsong Church is governed by a board of trustees, who are the directors of the company. The board is responsible for the management of all the affairs of the church, which is carried out through regular meetings of the board. The primary responsibility of the Trustees is governance, which involves three main activities: compliance, assurance, and risk management.

The board is made up of leaders within Hillsong Church’s congregation and, as outlined in the church constitution, no trustee is paid for carrying out their duties as a trustee of the church. Hillsong is an international organisation, with a global board. The Board of Trustees for Hillsong Church is accountable to the members of Hillsong Church. The appointment and removal of trustees is determined by the members, who are the directors of Hillsong internationally.

When it comes to the day to day management of the church, strict internal controls are applied: Two signatories are required for all payments; all purchase requests must be authorised by the Department Head and CFO; the Lead Pastors are not cheque or bank signatories; and all money received is counted by at least two people. Each department works to a budget approved by the board at the beginning of each year. The Church’s financial results are reviewed at each board meeting. All significant purchases are tendered for competitive pricing. The financial plans of Hillsong Church are prepared with a spirit of faith and careful planning. The church’s financial records and systems are audited annually by a highly reputable large London based external audit firm, and audited financial statements are lodged both with The Charity Commission and Companies House.

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