The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited

The Board of Finance resources the Christian tasks of mission and ministry through parishes and other networks.

Activities & Mission

The Board of Finance resources the Christian tasks of mission and ministry through parishes and other networks.

Grants

The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025): £911,869
Who it helps: other defined groups and the general public
What it supports: religious activities

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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

Derby City Derbyshire Staffordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£10,970,482

Latest Expenditure

£11,063,790

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 59% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,894,509

Charitable Activities £476,567

Other Trading £537,034

Investments £1,931,612

Other Income £2,130,760

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,838,176

Raising Funds £225,614

Governance £83,110

Grants to Institutions £911,869

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	£10,970,482	£11,063,790	£10,838,176	£109,393,776	£4,560,321	46 / 0
2024	£10,224,498	£10,489,982	£10,345,168	£110,365,967	£4,831,496	48 / 0
2023	£9,911,625	£9,862,886	£9,678,862	£107,504,176	£5,873,015	46 / 1
2022	£9,711,839	£9,659,856	£9,377,446	£103,598,727	£4,608,777	45 / 0
2021	£10,190,780	£9,445,877	£9,315,555	£103,177,472	£5,217,264	44 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited

What does The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited do?

The Board of Finance resources the Christian tasks of mission and ministry through parishes and other networks.

How much income did The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited report in 2025?

The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited reported total income of £10.97m and reported expenditure of £11.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited?

The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited has a program ratio of 98.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited registered as a charity?

The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 1966 as charity number 249767. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited?

The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited is governed by a board of 23 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited operate?

The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited operates across 3 areas: Derby City, Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Is The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249767.