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Promote, support and facilitate the education and training of Spiritualist Healing for the Union.  

• Promote and encourage the practice, study, and investigation of the art and science of Spiritualist healing mediumship.
• Support Churches, Kindred Bodies, and Pioneer Centres to commence and maintain Spiritualist Healing Groups. 
• Assist in the training of potential Spiritualist healing mediums. 
• Monitor the standards of healing mediumship and identify opportunities and practices for raising standards. 
• Prescribe the education and training qualifications for Healing education within the Union.   
• Appoint and review the appointment of Spiritualist Healers.
• Formulate the curriculum, assessment and awards criteria for Spiritualist Healing Diplomas, Certificates of Recognition and Healing Accreditations. 
• Consider applications for and to award, Spiritualist Healing Diplomas, Certificates of Recognition, and Spiritualist Healing Accreditations. 

Responsible for the written work – particularly coursework, essays and written exams – that lead to qualifications and academic knowledge of National Spiritualism.

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Oversee the Union’s finances, financial controls, administration of trusts, management of properties, and statutory audit.

Finance and Financial Controls

Managing the Unions financial affairs in collaboration with the NEC and the SNU Trust, including reviewing financial and internal control systems, applying for or recommending grants and advances, assessing financial assistance requests from affiliated churches, and ensuring that all accounts are properly maintained and reported in accordance with statutory requirements.

Statutory Audit

Oversee the annual financial audit process, including evaluating the Auditor’s qualifications, independence, and ethical compliance.  Managing auditor rotation, retendering and recommending continuation or replacement of the Auditor when necessary.  Engaging with the Auditor on audit scope, quality control, and regulatory response and reviewing audit findings and management responses.

Assessing internal financial controls and compliance procedures; and advising the NEC on whether the financial statements fairly and transparently reflect the Union’s performance, strategy, and business model.

Compliance and Risk

Review delegated risks as assigned by the NEC, ensuring robust policies and procedures are in place to prevent and detect fraud, financial crime, and bribery.  Oversee financial regulatory compliance by evaluating findings from audits and regulatory investigations.

Property

In collaboration with the SNU Property Manager, oversee the management, maintenance, repair, and decoration of designated buildings and grounds.  Advise the NEC on structural alterations or extensions; administering the occupancy of rented properties; managing the acquisition, disposal, or sale of property in line with charitable legislation; and preparing and advising on matters related to trusts and property holdings.

To investigate, manage, and provide resolution for complaints in relation to matters for which responsibility is not assigned to another body. 

• Provide guidance on the resources and training required at the Union’s Head Office to effectively manage complaints under the Union’s Byelaws.
• Make determinations regarding complaint outcomes or refer them to appropriate Union bodies when necessary.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all complaints reviewed by the Committee, along with the decisions made.
• Advise on the selection, oversight, and training needs of the Panel of Investigators and Panel of Mediators.
• Review and propose amendments to the procedural rules governing complaints under the Byelaws.

Oversee the provision of educational facilities, accomodation and the overall running and maintenance of the Arthur Findlay College at Stansted Hall.

Responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the Union’s structural framework, status and policies; advising the NEC on all constitutional matters; and providing guidance ion any issues not addressed by Sub-committees or the NEC.

Responsible for all matters in connection with the Ministership, the Officiancy and the Approved Celebrancy. 

• Evaluate applications and training recommendations for Ministership and Officiancy.
• Coordinate training programs, assessment procedures, and qualification pathways for approved candidates.
• Develop, advise on, and publish educational materials and courses related to ministry.
• Review recommendations from the Ministers Assessment Panel regarding appointments.
• Organise ordination ceremonies for Ministers and acceptance services for Officiants.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to newly appointed Ministers and Officiants.
• Conduct regular reviews of all Ministers and Officiants, including arranging conferences and refresher training.
• Investigate Ministers or Officiants whose conduct or competence raises concern, and report findings with recommendations to the NEC.
• Periodically review the Code of Conduct for appointment holders and recommend updates.