Regional Finances
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Audited Statements | Current Statements | Budget Overview | What We Support | Committee Members | Policies | Staff
Audited Financial Statements
Regional staff are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the region’s financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as is determined is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, regional staff is responsible for assessing the Region’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting.
The Regional Council Executive are responsible for overseeing the Region’s reporting process. Part of this overseeing is the hiring of an outside firm to conduct the auditing of the financial statment. The auditors’ objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement and to issue an auditor’s report that includes their opinion. Please see Shining Waters Regional Council’s audited financial statements below. These will be added to over time as reports become available.
SWRC 2019 audited financial statement [ PDF – 16 pages ]
SWRC 2020 audited financial statement [ PDF – 18 pages ]
SWRC 2021 audited financial statement [ PDF – 19 pages ]
SWRC 2022 audited financial statement – [ PDF – 19 pages ]
SWRC 2023 audited financial statement – pending
Current Statements (Unaudited)
SWRC Year End financial statement DRAFT – as of December 31, 2022 [ PDF – 2 pages]
SWRC 2024 Regional Meeting Financial Statements DRAFT – as of April 30, 2024 [ PDF – 2 pages ]
SWRC 2024 Year to Date Financial Statements DRAFT – as of October 31, 2024 [ PDF – 2 pages ]
The current statements are reviewed by the Executive. For more information please see the Executive minutes located on our Governance page.
Regional Budget Overview
2024 SWRC Budget – [PDF – 2 pages] – approved by Executive on December 5, 2023
Five Year Budget Projection for SWRC – [PDF – 1 page]
Framework for Funding
In June 2021, the Executive approved the following framework for funding in Shining Waters Regional Council:
A Framework for Funding in SWRC – [ PDF – 3 pages ]
What Do Our Funds Support?
Grant Recipients
In 2024, Shining Waters Regional Council is pleased to provide support to the following ministries:
Mission & Service Grants
Abiona Centre (Formerly Massey Centre for Women)
Anglican United Refugee Alliance (AURA)
Cummer Avenue United Church Drop-Inn, Toronto
Davenport Perth Community Ministry
Ecumenical Chaplaincy, University of Toronto
Hospice Muskoka (Formerly Muskoka Chaplaincy)
Jane Finch Community Ministry
Roncesvalles United Church Dinner with Dignity Program
Runnymede United Church Meals Program
Toronto Southeast Presbytery, Major Capital Fund
Tamil United Church Mission
Shining Waters Regional Council Grants
Alpha Korean United Church
Filipino Christian Fellowship, North York
Fred Victor Centre
The GO Project
Moorelands Kids (Community Services), North York
Toronto Urban Native Ministry
Presbyteries of Toronto Conference Corporation (PTCC) Grants
Camp Big Canoe
Camp Simpresca
Lake Scugog Camp
Sparrow Lake Camp
Bloor Street United Church Refugee Program, Toronto
Davenport Perth Community Ministry, Toronto
Good Tree Korean United Church Mission, Toronto
Grace Place Outreach on Main, Brampton
Jane Finch Community Ministry, Toronto
Regent Park Community Ministry, Toronto
Stonegate Community Ministry, Etobicoke
The Journey Neighbourhood Centre, Brampton
Wesley Mimico Food Program, Etobicoke
Weston King Centre, Toronto
Regional Staff
The United Church of Canada employs staff at the General Council Office, regional councils, and remote workplaces across the country. The UCC Human Resources team works in partnership with units, regional councils, partner organizations, and stakeholders to build thriving workplaces where everyone is welcome. The General Council sets the salary schedule for the region and for all regional council staff, please see below for the most recent schedule. We strive to create diverse, inclusive and safe work environments. Working together, we help share the mission and vision of The United Church of Canada with communities across the country and around the world.
For more information about the United Church Human Resources please see their web page.
2025 Salary Schedule for General Council Office and Regional Staff – please note that the numbers on the left side of the schedule are ‘Categories’, not years of service; and the numbers across the top are ‘Steps’, again, not years of service.
Committee Members
All applications for Mission and Support grants, regional grants and General Council grants that require regional approval are reviewed by the Grants and Mission Support Committee. The committee will review the applications and make recommendations to the Executive. The committee ensures that there are sufficient funds available before making a recommendation and determine where the application should be directed. Please see the Grants and Mission Support Committee Policy for more information.
The Executive review the recommendations from the Grants and Mission Support Committee. All decisions can be found in the Executive Minutes located on our Governance page.
Executive
- Maria Christina (Tina) Conlon - President
- David Leyton-Brown - Past President
- Eric Nyarko - President Elect
- Jingle Ayupan
- Allan Holditch
- Daniel Reed
- Bri-anne Swan
- Thomas Shin
- Lynella Reid - James
Staff Support: Peter Hartmans Shining Waters Regional Council Executive Minister
Grants and Mission Support Committee
- Deborah Hart
- Sarah Lough
- Ron Wigle
- John Joseph Mastandrea
- Bruce Chappell
- Dan Clark
- Maryanne Robin Thomson
Staff Support: Jody Maltby Shining Waters Regional Council Regional Staff Lead and Communities of Faith Minister
Finance Committee
- Bruce Chappell
- Beth Herrema
- Allan Holdich
- Wendy Jarvis
- Paul Kim
- Harry Ramsaran
- Janet MacDonald (Financial Administrator for SWRC)
Staff Support: Jody Maltby Shining Waters Regional Council Regional Staff Lead and Communities of Faith Minister
Policies
Budget Process [PDF – 3 pages] This policy outlines the budget process to be followed by the Executive Minister.
Finance Committee Policy (updated September 2024) [PDF – 1 page] This policy outlines the mandate, purpose, authority, membership and responsibilities of the Finance Committee, and the relationship with the Executive.
Grants and Mission Support Committee Policy [PDF – 2 pages] This policy outlines the purpose, accountability, authority, membership and responsibilities of the Grants and Mission Support Committee and the relationship with the executive.
Investment Policy [ PDF – 2 pages] This policy provides guidelines for investing to be followed by the Finance Committee.
Staff Support
PETER HARTMANS
Executive Minister
Phone: 416-231-7680 | 1-800-268-3781
Extension: 6117
Direct Line: 249-480-0389
Email: phartmans@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council and Canadian Shield Regional Council
Location: Teleworks and spends time in each region.
Role: Peter provides leadership, counsel, and support for the governance and administration in the Regional Councils.
Contact Peter about: Budget and Policy; Media and Public Statements; Regional Joys and Concerns; Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, and Violence.
JODY MALTBY
Regional Staff Lead; Finance and Property Minister
Phone: 416-231-7680 | 1-800-268-3781
Extension: 6226
Direct Line: 249-489-2002
Email: jmaltby@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council
Location: Teleworks and works from the Guthrie Main Office
Role: Jody coordinates the support to communities of faith, including coordinating the work of regional staff.
Contact Jody about: Conflict Resolution; Community Ministries; Congregational Finance; Covenants; Governance; Grants; Property Renovation or Sale; Transitions – amalgamations, collaboration, closures.
KATHLEEN JONES
Administrative Support
Phone: 416-231-7680 | 1-800-268-3781
Extension: 2059
Email: kijones@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council and Canadian Shield Regional Council
Location: Teleworks from her home.
Role: Kathleen provides administrative support to Shining Waters and Canadian Shield Regional Councils.
MERANDA MacKENZIE
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT/BOOKKEEPER
Phone: 416-231-7680 | 1-800-268-3781
Extension: pending
Email: mmackenzie@united-church.ca
STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2024
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council and Canadian Shield Regional Council
Location: Teleworks and works in the Guthrie office
Role: Meranda supports the financial operations of Shining Waters and Canadian Shield Regional Councils.