Grindale Parish Council manages its finances responsibly and transparently to ensure public funds are used effectively for the benefit of the community. Annual budgets, financial statements, and audited accounts are published in accordance with statutory requirements, allowing residents to see how money is allocated and spent. The Council is committed to openness in all financial matters and welcomes public interest in its financial governance.
Accounting statements for year 2025/2026
In compliance with current legislation Grindale Parish Council having an income of less than £25,000 have certified themselves as exempt from external audit requirements. An internal audit has been completed and the Annual Return is available for inspection by any local government elector of the area of Grindale Parish Council, on application to the Clerk to the Parish Council, clerkgrindalepc@outlook.com to arrange an appointment. Copies will be provided to any person on payment of £3 for each copy of the Annual Return. The following documents are published on our website (click the link):
- Notice of Public Rights
- Expenditure over £100
- Bank Reconciliation
- Annual Governance & Accountability Return 2025/26 Form 2 (Section 1 & 2, Certificate of Exemption, Annual Internal Audit Report)
- Explanation of Significant Variances
- Asset Register
- Internal Audit Report
**Links to be added shortly
Historic Annual Return & Associated Documents
Y/E March 2020 (All documents incl Exemption Certificate) Notice Of Public Rights
Y/E March 2019 (All documents incl Exemption Certificate)
Y/E March 2018 (All documents Incl Exemption Certificate)
Y/E March 2017 (Incl External Auditor Certificate)
Y/E March 2016 & External Auditor Certificate Y/E March 2016
Y/E March 2015 (Incl Exemption Certificate)
Historic Annual Summary Receipts & Payments Statements
Y/E March 2014 Y/E March 2015 Y/E March 2016 Y/E March 2017
Historic Breakdown of Income & Expenditure
2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2019/2020 2022/2023