COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHESTERFIELD
We work with a fabulous group of positive volunteers who help us provide the younger Community of Chesterfield with the vital experiences they deserve. Children have so much to offer to the world - we believe in the power that they hold, and know that they will mold future generations to come. At CDC, we are here to give them the support they need in order to shape them into leaders of the future
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE:1. TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF CHESTERFIELD AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO- OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a planned deficit for the year, with total expenditure of £190,975 exceeding income of £175,684. Despite this, the trustees confirm a closing bank balance of £15,427 and describe the deficit as a strategic investment in growth. The filing indicates no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the year to 31st December 2025, Community Development Chesterfield received £175,684 in income, with the majority derived from grant funding and local authority support.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 24
- Government income: £47,335 — contracts £2,000 (1), grants £45,335 (16); 27% of the £175,684 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 15
- Government income: £27,900 — grants £27,900 (10); 38% of the £73,588 total gross income on the same return
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/08/2026)
Trustees
- Danny Mark Pawelski Henmanchair
- Grace Eleanor Wright
- Jennifer Mary Flood
- Leann Parsons
- Sylvia Emily Tidmarsh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £176k | £190k |
| 31/12/2024 | £74k | £57k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHESTERFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a planned deficit for the year, with total expenditure of £190,975 exceeding income of £175,684. Despite this, the trustees confirm a closing bank balance of £15,427 and describe the deficit as a strategic investment in growth. The filing indicates no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Who funds COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHESTERFIELD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHESTERFIELD as a grant recipient include BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, MAGDALEN HOSPITAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | Day trip for members of this charity aiming to improve the lives of elderly vulnerable adults. |
| MAGDALEN HOSPITAL TRUST | FY2026 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2025 | £20k | Community Development Chesterfield |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £57k |
| THE ASDA FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| ATKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE A M FENTON TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- CHICHESTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- ST MARY'S CHEQUERFIELD COMMUNITY PROJECT LIMITED
- CHESTERFIELD F C COMMUNITY TRUST
- EASTON COMMUNITY CHILDRENS CENTRE LIMITED
- CENTRAL LONDON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHESTERFIELD | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHICHESTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £2.8m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S CHEQUERFIELD COMMUNITY PROJECT LIMITED | £210k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CHESTERFIELD F C COMMUNITY TRUST | £2.2m | — | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| EASTON COMMUNITY CHILDRENS CENTRE LIMITED | £1.3m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL LONDON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £101k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |