Rural Action Derbyshire
Also known as: Derbyshire Rural Community Council, Drcc
Our aim is to help rural communities realise their aspirations and achieve their goals.
Activities & Mission
Our aim is to help rural communities realise their aspirations and achieve their goals.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £830,087 | £717,120 | £717,120 | £549,126 | £151,924 | 15 / 4 |
| 2024 | £624,144 | £784,107 | £784,107 | £436,159 | £111,524 | 15 / 6 |
| 2023 | £735,228 | £791,524 | £791,524 | £596,122 | £141,339 | 16 / 10 |
| 2022 | £938,982 | £931,219 | £931,219 | £634,969 | £197,185 | 14 / 16 |
| 2021 | £818,583 | £710,604 | £710,604 | £627,206 | £196,336 | 12 / 26 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Rural Action Derbyshire
What does Rural Action Derbyshire do?
Our aim is to help rural communities realise their aspirations and achieve their goals.
How much income did Rural Action Derbyshire report in 2025?
Rural Action Derbyshire reported total income of £830k and reported expenditure of £717k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rural Action Derbyshire?
Rural Action Derbyshire has a program ratio of 86.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rural Action Derbyshire registered as a charity?
Rural Action Derbyshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 1997 as charity number 1061531. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Rural Action Derbyshire?
Rural Action Derbyshire is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is William Tudor Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rural Action Derbyshire operate?
Rural Action Derbyshire operates across 2 areas: Derby City and Derbyshire.
Is Rural Action Derbyshire a registered charity?
Yes — Rural Action Derbyshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061531.
Details
TOWN HALL
BANK ROAD
MATLOCK
DERBYSHIRE
DE4 3NN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Derbyshire Rural Community Council
- Rural Action Derbyshire
- Drcc
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated