CASTLEFIELDS CHURCH
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Derby; and such other charitable purposes as shall put into practice the Christian faith including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship, sickness; the advancement of education; the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare.
Objects
3.1 THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN DERBY AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND3.1.2 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEFOF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCESWITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased slightly from £606,949 to £603,588, driven by a net income of £3,361 against a total expenditure of £112,555. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £228,169 and designated funds of £375,419, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The trustees note that while existing and pledged funds are sufficient for a cash purchase of a new site, this will leave minimal reserves, though the sale of current premises is expected to replenish funds.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees made donations totalling £8,780 during the year, these are included in Grants and gifts received in the year.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/09/2022)
Trustees
- David James Sherwoodchair
- Lee David Rowcroft
- Peter Fry
- Richard Paul Carvell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £109k | £113k |
| 31/03/2025 | £198k | £101k |
| 31/03/2024 | £98k | £57k |
| 31/03/2023 | £300k | £38k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is CASTLEFIELDS CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased slightly from £606,949 to £603,588, driven by a net income of £3,361 against a total expenditure of £112,555. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £228,169 and designated funds of £375,419, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The trustees note that while existing and pledged funds are sufficient for a cash purchase of a new site, this will leave minimal reserves, though the sale of current premises is expected to replenish funds. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CENTRAL CHURCHES WORLDWIDE | 1 | £82k |
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- CITY VALLEY CHURCH
- TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH
- FIELDS CHURCH
- STREATHAM CENTRAL CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE
- THE CORNERSTONE CHURCH GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLEFIELDS CHURCH | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY VALLEY CHURCH | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH | £141k | £30,632 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FIELDS CHURCH | £117k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STREATHAM CENTRAL CHURCH | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE | £403k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |