Interregnum
During an Interregnum (the time between the departure of one incumbent and the arrival of a new one), Churchwardens will share the overall responsibility for the church and its worship activities with the Rural Dean or similar person. These are busy times for churchwardens. They have all their usual duties, but others in addition. As an example, they arrange for guest ministers or others to take the Sunday services (and any other events) and for the covering of their expenses. They are usually personally involved in the processes of selection of the new minister and the two Churchwardens together are usually responsible for arranging the announcement of the final selection and the arrival of a new incumbent to the parish.
Trustees
The majority are excepted from registration with the Charity Commission. For the great majority of these trusts the PCC, or the incumbent and churchwardens of the parish concerned, are the managing trustees and are responsible for day to day management of trust affairs and property; however Diocesan Board of Finance consent is required for legal transactions.
