THE MULTI-FAITH CENTRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
The promotion of dialogue and understanding between members of different faith communities, within the City of Derby, Derbyshire, the East Midlands and generally within the United Kingdom.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted fund is in deficit, standing at £132,203, although this represents a reduction from the previous year's deficit of £145,550. The trustees acknowledge the need to budget to reduce this amount steadily to ensure greater financial stability. The going concern basis is adopted, though it is explicitly dependent on the continued support of funding partners and bankers.
What the accounts disclose
“The unrestricted fund deficit currently stands at £ 150,934 (31/03/2025). The board will budget to reduce this amount steadily in future years to ensure greater financial stability.” — page 6
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03952377 · Financial health read from its filings
Company officers (Companies House)
- JOGIA, Dhiraj on trustee list
- FREESTONE, Paul Edward on trustee list
- KINUTHIA, Heather, Dr on trustee list
- BISHTON, Joanne, Dr not on trustee list
- SINGH DHILLON, Hardial, Dr not on trustee list
- POOSTCHI, Ali on trustee list
- FREESTONE, Paul
Trustees
- Ali Poostchi
- Andy Oakley
- Dhiraj Jogia
- Dr Hardial Singh Dhillon
- Dr Heather Kinuthia
- Dr Jo Bishton
- Paul Freestone
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £129k | £146k |
| 31/03/2024 | £278k | £254k |
| 31/03/2023 | £214k | £200k |
| 31/03/2022 | £123k | £137k |
| 31/03/2021 | £203k | £162k |
Common questions
Is THE MULTI-FAITH CENTRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DERBY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted fund is in deficit, standing at £132,203, although this represents a reduction from the previous year's deficit of £145,550. The trustees acknowledge the need to budget to reduce this amount steadily to ensure greater financial stability. The going concern basis is adopted, though it is explicitly dependent on the continued support of funding partners and bankers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £35k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/11/2011 | £10k | Moving Forward: Overcoming Islamophobia |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/08/2007 | £10k | Religious Diversity Training |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/07/2004 | £5k | Open day |