The Bishop's Development Fund

Also known as: Bishop's Centenary Fund

To support locally based projects where mission is the keynote of church life. To encourage congregational growth, initiatives to attract and retain young people and community outreach projects. To support initiatives which encourage working across parish boundaries and environmental & "green" community issues. Including funding for gap year students or pastoral assistants.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

The Bishop's Development Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2025): £84,515; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people and elderly people
What it supports: religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Barnsley Calderdale City Of Wakefield Doncaster Kirklees

Financial Information

Latest Income

£103,860

Latest Expenditure

£84,515

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 81.4%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£103,860	£84,515	0 / 1
2024	£32,314	£75,336	0 / 1
2023	£33,534	£73,243	0 / 0
2022	£63,025	£63,679	0 / 0
2021	£32,125	£51,506	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bishop's Development Fund

What does The Bishop's Development Fund do?

How much income did The Bishop's Development Fund report in 2025?

The Bishop's Development Fund reported total income of £104k and reported expenditure of £85k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bishop's Development Fund registered as a charity?

The Bishop's Development Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 August 1988 as charity number 700588. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Bishop's Development Fund?

The Bishop's Development Fund is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bishop's Development Fund operate?

The Bishop's Development Fund operates across 5 areas, including Barnsley, Calderdale, City Of Wakefield and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Bishop's Development Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Bishop's Development Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 700588.