THE CHICHESTER DIOCESAN FUND AND BOARD OF FINANCE (INCORPORATED)
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £454k on its general funds before asset revaluations, though this was better than the budgeted deficit of £1.5m. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £5.0m are currently within the stated policy target range of £3.0m to £6.0m, but the charity is budgeting deficits for future years which may reduce reserves to the lower bound of the policy within the next two years.
What the accounts disclose
“During 2024 the Mother Agnes Trust made a grant of £270,000 to Chichester DBF towards theological education.”
“The CDBF pays for clergy stipends through the Church Commissioners”
“During 2024 the Mother Agnes Trust made a grant of £270,000 to Chichester DBF towards theological education.”
“The CDBF pays for clergy stipends through the Church Commissioners”
“During 2024 the Mother Agnes Trust made a grant of £270,000 to Chichester DBF towards theological education.”
“The CDBF pays for clergy stipends through the Church Commissioners”
“During 2024 the Mother Agnes Trust made a grant of £270,000 to Chichester DBF towards theological education.”
“The CDBF pays for clergy stipends through the Church Commissioners”
“During 2024 the Mother Agnes Trust made a grant of £270,000 to Chichester DBF towards theological education.”
“The CDBF pays for clergy stipends through the Church Commissioners”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Will Hazlewood — Acting Bishop of Chichester
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2019)
Trustees
- Amelia Dawn Zenobia Murphy
- Andrew Charles Crighton
- Gary Stephen Hoyles
- Gillian Mary Bradnam
- Janet Christina Nay
- Jonathan Warden Sharp
- MARTIN THOMAS AUTON-LLOYD
- Margaret Caroline Lumley
- Nigel Martin Stalley
- Rev Daniel Millest
- Rev Helen Louise Fontana Garratt
- Rev JAMES ALEXANDER DI CASTIGLIONE
- Rev Martin Peter James King
- Rev Philip James Coekin
- Rt. Rev Ruth Kathleen Frances Bushyager
- SARA JANE STONOR DL
- THE VENERABLE MARTIN LLOYD-WILLIAMS
- The Right Reverend William Peter Guy Hazlewood
- The Ven Dr Thomas David Leonard Carpenter
- The Ven Russell James Edward Dewhurst
- The Venerable Angela Frances Martin
- The Venerable Edward Dowler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £22.1m | £21.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £21.3m | £22.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £19.7m | £19.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £17.9m | £17.9m |
| 31/12/2020 | £17.8m | £17.7m |
Common questions
Is THE CHICHESTER DIOCESAN FUND AND BOARD OF FINANCE (INCORPORATED) financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £454k on its general funds before asset revaluations, though this was better than the budgeted deficit of £1.5m. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £5.0m are currently within the stated policy target range of £3.0m to £6.0m, but the charity is budgeting deficits for future years which may reduce reserves to the lower bound of the policy within the next two years. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/10/2001 | £33k | "Priest's House Denton - Repairs" |