Chaplaincy Derbyshire Annual Report for the Financial Year 1[st ] April 2021 to 31st March 2022
Introduction
Chaplaincy Derbyshire (formerly Derby City Centre Chaplaincy) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (1172198). It is based at St. Peter’s Centre, St. Peter’s Street, Derby DE1 1SN. As of 1[st] April 2022 Workplace Chaplaincy Derbyshire and Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy have been incorporated into Chaplaincy Derbyshire1
The current trustees are:
Revd. Anita Matthews Revd. Dr. Simon Cartwright Mrs. Sandra Hinds
Purpose and Main Activities of the Charity
The objects of the CIO are:
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To advance the Christian Religion mainly, but not exclusively, by the provision of pastoral care through chaplaincy services for the benefit of the public in Derby City, Derbyshire and surrounding areas.
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To promote the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the inhabitants of Derby City, Derbyshire and surrounding areas mainly, but not exclusively, by the provision of advice and support.
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To support, care for and treat persons in need in Derby City, Derbyshire and surrounding areas who are homeless or suffering from the effects of poverty, sickness, disability, alcoholism, drug addiction, offending behaviour or any other mental or physical infirmity, as an expression of Christian faith.
Structure, Governance and Management
The governing document of the CIO is a Constitution which was accepted in June 2017. In accordance with that document, new trustees are appointed by the existing trustees.
As a small charity, there has hitherto been no need for a formal structure, although this may change as the work of the CIO expands. The trustees meet twice a year to transact the business of the CIO. There is also contact between trustees by email. One of the Trustees is actively involved as a serving Chaplain.
Chaplains are appointed via a stringent interview process, and are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as induction and ongoing training. All Chaplains are required to abide by Chaplaincy Derbyshire’s Safeguarding, Data Protection and other relevant policies.
Financial Policies and Financial Review
Chaplaincy Derbyshire funds are used solely for operational costs to support the Chaplaincy service (provision of training, expenses of office, uniforms, publicity administration and travel costs). Regular annual income comprises £9000 from a contract held with Derbyshire Community Healthcare Services NHS Foundation Trust for provision of Chaplaincy Services to patients in the community, and £8,060 from a contract held with Erewash Primary Care Network for provision of Chaplaincy Services to their GP Surgeries. We receive payment from the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham when their chaplains attend our Chaplaincy Training Days. We also receive occasional donations from individuals.
All chaplains are volunteers, and Chaplaincy Derbyshire has no paid staff. There is no charge for the Chaplaincy Service, with the exception of the contract outlined above.
At 31[st ] March 2021 the balance of funds was £23,373.75
Achievement and Performance
Chaplaincy Derbyshire continues to grow, although it has been affected by the Covid Pandemic. Around 80 chaplains operate in a range of diverse sectors (retail, business, health care, social care, education, city council, sport and leisure).
The trustees continue to have due regard for their duty to comply with guidance of the Charity Commission on public benefit in the exercise of their powers or duties.
Annual Accounts for financial year commencing 1[st ] April 2020 to 31[st ] March 2021
£23,373.75 Opening balance
Income
£9000 Derbyshire Community Healthcare Services NHS Foundation Trust £6716.60 Erewash Primary Care Network £282.52 Other income
£15999.12
Expenditure
£4253.67 Training, uniform, administration, publicity, travel, website