Derbyshire Community Foundation

Also known as: Dcf, Foundation Derbyshire

Derbyshire Community Foundation (operating as Foundation Derbyshire) is building an endowment fund that provides vital grant funding to voluntary and community groups, in order to tackle disadvantage and enhance the quality of life in Derbyshire. Foundation Derbyshire also distributes grants across Derbyshire on behalf of other funders and organisations.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Derby City Derbyshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,135,524

Latest Expenditure

£1,189,909

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 95.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 8.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £703,428

Charitable Activities £47,273

Other Trading £8,346

Investments £357,818

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,136,625

Raising Funds £53,284

Governance £44,851

Grants to Institutions £924,418

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,135,524	£1,189,909	£1,136,625	£10,400,176	£201,583	3 / 40
2024	£1,116,742	£1,150,968	£1,106,150	£10,579,891	£189,216	3 / 40
2023	£723,890	£665,004	£622,156	£9,796,336	£122,022	3 / 38
2022	£696,672	£673,462	£627,805	£10,049,300	£99,717	3 / 36
2021	£1,857,763	£1,859,035	£1,817,330	£8,762,978	£79,088	4 / 37

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Derbyshire Community Foundation

What does Derbyshire Community Foundation do?

How much income did Derbyshire Community Foundation report in 2025?

Derbyshire Community Foundation reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Derbyshire Community Foundation registered as a charity?

Derbyshire Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 1994 as charity number 1039485. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Derbyshire Community Foundation?

Derbyshire Community Foundation is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is OLIVER STEPHENSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Derbyshire Community Foundation operate?

Derbyshire Community Foundation operates across 2 areas: Derby City and Derbyshire.

Is Derbyshire Community Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Derbyshire Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039485.