Appendix to the Forty-Ninth Report from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, 1896
This edition presents a concise, official look at how the Commissioners held, allocated, and improved funds across benefices, districts, and parishes during the year ending October 31, 1896. It combines a financial snapshot with details on grants, endowments, and the structure of supporting schemes.
The material is organized to help readers understand the scope of the Commissioners’ work, including how income was maintained, how capital was set aside, and how grants were distributed. It catalogs the major areas of activity and points to where the supporting documents and instruments can be found in the appended sections.
What you’ll experience:
- A formal abstract of accounts and the accompanying auditor’s report.
- Listings of grants to meet benefactions, local claims, and population-based needs.
- Details on endowments, mining district provisions, and church-building provisions.
- References to related acts, schemes, and instruments, with cross-references to the appendices.
Ideal for readers of church history, financial governance, and 19th‑century public administration, who want a clear, official record of how church funds were managed and applied during this period.