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), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. 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 strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, THE BISHOP'S DEVELOPMENT FUND operates with the following stated purpose: 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. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE BISHOP'S DEVELOPMENT FUND in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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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