THE BISHOP'S DEVELOPMENT FUND
Registration #700588 · Registered
THE BISHOP'S AREA OFFICE Thornes Park Campus WF2 8QZ
To support locally based projects where mission is the keynote of church life. To encourage congregational growth, initiatives to attract and retain young people and community outreach projects. To support initiatives which encourage working across parish boundaries and environmental & "green" community issues. Including funding for gap year students or pastoral assistants.
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About THE BISHOP'S DEVELOPMENT FUND
THE BISHOP'S DEVELOPMENT FUND is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 700588). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE BISHOP'S DEVELOPMENT FUND reported a total income of £103,860 and total expenditure of £84,515, a spending ratio of 81% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BISHOP'S DEVELOPMENT FUND describes its activities as follows: To support locally based projects where mission is the keynote of church life. To encourage congregational growth, initiatives to attract and retain young people and community outreach projects. To support initiatives which encourage working across parish boundaries and environmental & "green" community issues. Including funding for gap year students or pastoral assistants. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE BISHOP'S DEVELOPMENT FUND. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 81.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £103,860 | £84,515 | 81% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026