The Directors of Derby City Mission Limited, who are also its Trustees (the "Directors" or the "Trustees") present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". References to the “Charity” and the “Company” are to Derby City Mission Limited.
Principal activities
The principal activities of the Charity are the relief of need amongst citizens of Derby, Derbyshire and surrounding counties based on Christian principles and to advance the Christian faith in the City of Derby and other parts of the world. This is in accordance with the objects contained in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Charity’s governing document.
Charitable objectives
The charitable objects of the Company are:
Relief of need in Derby, Derbyshire and surrounding counties based on Christian principles by means including the offering of debt advice, advocacy, and re-education, working in partnership with other agencies, and such other charitable activities exclusively for the public benefit as the Directors may from time to time think fit, in order to achieve community cohesion.
The advancement of the Christian faith through partnership, training and support to Christian churches in Derby and in other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Directors may from time to time think fit. We adhere to the Evangelical Alliance Statement of Faith.
In their capacity as trustees as well as directors, the Trustees consider that they have complied with their duties under section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on the subject of public benefit. The Charity’s activities are summarised below.
The two underlying principles are:
there must be an identifiable benefit or benefits that arise from the aims, and
benefit must be to the public, or a section of the public.
Our main activity for the year has been the continued running of a number of social action projects which come under object 1 of our charitable objects.
Safe Space has continued to be a vital part of Derby’s housing pathway, providing emergency shelter for up to 15 homeless people every night. It operates all year and during the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) will often cater for additional numbers. Safe Space is also a key day-time provision where vulnerable, homeless people can come in for refreshments, have a shower, wash their clothes and connect for support. We have continued to see a marked increase in the numbers of different homeless individuals using Safe Space during this past year.
The Ark has also continued to provide emergency accommodation, and it often serves a next step from Safe Space. Each resident receives intensive, person-centred support, enabling them to be able to move to more longer-term and more suitable accommodation. This year we were able to build an additional 2 bedrooms taking the total to 10. Other capital works included replacement windows in all of our client-facing spaces in the building and double doors in the Community Café, and 3 new sofa beds for Safe Space. The capital works were funded by Benefact Trust and CPD Trust and we are very thankful for their support.
The Community Café and Community Shop continue to be well used as a hub in the local area. The Community Shop means we have been able to provide a more dignified approach for people needing food parcel support. All the food for the Community Shop is donated via local people, schools, churches and members of the public via supermarket collections.
The By My Side project, funded via Public Health England, came to an end in March 2025 after 3 years. We were able to maintain the same team for an interim period, under a test and learn model for intensive supported accommodation. During this time, DCM submitted a competitive tender for a 3-year support contract at a Derby Homes property of 12 self-contained flats. We were delighted to be successful for this Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP) provision and the contract began in October 2025.
My Place teams have continued to support ex-offenders who have multiple and complex needs, poor mental health, poor physical health and addictions. The purpose is to enable them to maintain their tenancies. They have actively worked to help address key issues for better outcomes. During this last year, the offer has been extended to include Private Rented Sector accommodation for a similar client group, although not necessarily ex-offenders. And also those in Housing First accommodation in Derby. This means that we have been able to help even more people keep their tenancies and prevented further homelessness. The team has also grown from 2 to 5 to help meet the additional workload.
This year we have recruited additional Jubilee debt and welfare advisors so we can help meet the increasing number of people at our debt & welfare advice clinics throughout Derby. Both new advisors have now undertaken their full qualifications required under the Financial Conduct Authority regulations. Jubilee is also the main referrer into our Christmas Connection campaign which helps provide brand new, donated Christmas presents to hundreds of children who otherwise would not receive any presents.
Street Pastors have successfully recruited new volunteers to its existing volunteer base. This helps to keep providing its valuable service in the nighttime economy to vulnerable people in the city centre every Friday and Saturday night.
The DCM Storehouse community meal is supported by over 40 volunteers and remains constant in providing a hot meal for people who also want to connect with other people in the community.
Measuring Outcomes
We continue to measure the results of our activities and services. Each successful funding application, grant agreement or contract has its own monitoring dashboard and outcomes. Reports and data are submitted in line with these either monthly or quarterly. Regular monitoring and commissioners contract meetings take place to ensure that each project meets its targeted outcomes. A narrative report also gives meaning to statistics ensuring that the impact of what we do is really emphasised – the difference that is made to people’s lives is the key reason we do what we do.
The financial statements show a surplus for the year of £372,173 compared to the previous year’s £67,641. This is a consequence of income increasing by £575,689 to £1,862,632, and expenditure increasing by £271,157 to £1,490,459. This is a pleasing result from a financial point of view, but perhaps more importantly it reflects the increased level of service provision being given to the disadvantaged people of Derby.
Total reserves went up by the amount of the surplus to £1,536,863. Within this, £335,800 has been designated for the future development of services. Furthermore, free reserves now stand at £433,519, equivalent to almost 4 months of operating costs. In previous years the target had been 3 months, but in line with some other charities in similar sectors, and the circumstances in which DCM now operates, it is more appropriate to have a target range of 4 to 6 months operating costs rather than a single figure.
The balance sheet continues to be healthy. Fixed assets stand at £1,133,243, most of which is the 10 Normanton Road property. The purchase of this was significantly financed several years ago by interest free loans which now stand at £549,000. A provision for repayment of the loans is being built up in designated reserves. Net current assets increased by £308,645, mainly as a result of the surplus, to £952,618. This has enabled the placing of money on deposit to generate another source of income.
Trustees are satisfied with the financial performance in 2025-26, but remain fully aware of the ongoing uncertainty of securing funding to meet the ever-growing needs of the disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society.
Risk mitigation policy
Where appropriate, systems or procedures are established to mitigate the risks the Charity faces. The significant external risks to funding are an ongoing issue that is continually monitored with a view to diversification of funding sources and activities.
Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all material transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with all statutory obligations e.g. Health and Safety, fire risks, DBS checks and the like, for staff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the Charity where applicable. Precautionary Insurance is also in place designed to respond in the event of any claims that may arise against the Charity, in accordance with good practice. These insurance covers include public liability, employer’s liability, business interruption and trustees and professional indemnity.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Plans for future periods
Following the success of previous capital funding applications, we will again look to apply to national and/or local funders to further extend emergency bedroom spaces in The Ark. If successful, this would help meet the increased demand locally in the numbers of people sleeping rough.
We are planning to provide additional sessions in the Community Café for the benefit and wellbeing of local people. Learning from our previous By My Side project highlighted that visitors to the café, as well as some of our clients, enjoy activities such as art, music and other therapy-based activities.
We are planning to provide Chaplaincy support for our clients as part of their continuing journey to recovery.
We recognise and appreciate the support from local authority and government policies that reflect the current homelessness situation and the intent to more fully support people into longer term solutions.
The Company is a charitable company limited by guarantee with no share capital, incorporated on 2 September 2010 and registered as a charity on 7 February 2011. The Company's Memorandum of Association as amended by special resolution dated 7 December 2010 and a further special resolution dated 19 July 2018, establishes its objects and powers as a charitable company. It is governed by its Articles of Association.
The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Method of election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Directors/Trustees who are elected and appointed under the terms of the Articles of Association.
Organisational structure
The Board of Trustees meets at least six times per year and is responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the Charity. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the running of the Charity rests with the Managing Director. Nominated Trustees have continued their involvement and participation, along with attending Board meetings throughout the year.
Policies and procedures for induction and training of Directors/Trustees
The induction and training pack for employees forms the model for an induction and training programme for Directors/Trustees.
The pay of the senior staff is reviewed annually and normally (subject to affordability) increased in accordance with inflation.
Related parties
Derby City Mission has no other related parties that make a significant impact upon the policies adopted by the organisation.
In accordance with the Company's articles, a resolution proposing that Azets Audit Services be reappointed as auditor of the Company will be put at a General Meeting.
The Trustees' Report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
The Trustees, who are also the directors of Derby City Mission Limited for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Derby City Mission Limited (the ‘Charity’) for the year ended 31 March 2026 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial statements:
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:
the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the Trustees' report; or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
As explained more fully in the statement of Trustees' responsibilities, the Trustees, who are also the directors of the Charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above and on the Financial Reporting Council’s website, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud.
We obtain and update our understanding of the entity, its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments, including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework. Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included:
Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims as well as actual, suspected and alleged fraud;
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
Assessing the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the entity through enquiry and inspection;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
Performing audit work over the risk of management bias and override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for indicators of potential bias.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the Charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the Charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Azets Audit Services is eligible for appointment as auditor of the Charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Derby City Mission Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 10 Normanton Road, Derby, DE1 2GW.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the Charity's charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the Trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected.
Items donated for distribution to beneficiaries are not recognised as income.
Income received in advance of provision of other specified services are deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates:
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity and include the independent examination fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity.
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designated to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis.
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the Charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Short-term deposits with original maturities of between three and twelve months are shown within current asset investments.
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Premises costs and insurances
Staff training and travel
Purchases
Sundries
Computer and telephone costs
Printing, postage and stationery
Premises costs and insurances
Staff training and travel
Computer and telephone costs
Audit fees
Accountancy
Legal and consultancy fees
Governance costs includes payments to the auditors of £10,212 (2025 - £7,216) for audit fees.
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
The Charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
Other loans represent interest free loans from H Disney, a Trustee, of £124,000 (2025 - £150,000) and £425,000 (2025 - £425,000) from a supporter of the Charity, both due for repayment 31 October 2029 although the loan agreements allow the lender to request earlier payment if funds allow. These loans are regarded by the Trustees as being Concessionary loans advanced to the Charity at a below market rate of interest to advance the charitable purposes of the Charity for the benefit of its beneficiaries. The Trustees have elected to record these loans at the amount received, with adjustment in subsequent years for amounts repaid, rather than at their fair values and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, as permitted by FRS102.
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.
The charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes was £16,315 (2025 - £17,155).
Other creditors includes outstanding pension contributions of £4,016 (2025: £2,687).
The income funds of the Charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
The Jubilee fund supports a completely free and open access debt and welfare benefits advice service. Clinics are run on a drop-in basis in five different locations across the city on a regular weekly/bi-weekly basis.
The Street Pastors fund enables teams of Christian volunteers to patrol the city centre between 10pm and 4am on Friday and Saturday nights. The teams are there to listen, care and help anyone who is vulnerable. They are also a key partner with emergency services during the night time economy.
The Schools fund were donations given specifically for sharing the Christian message with children in schools and church-based children’s clubs. This project has now ceased.
The Christmas Connection fund consists of donations given to purchase Christmas presents for children in need in Derby. Any purchased items supplement the donated toys and presents from members of the public, churches, businesses, and schools. Families in need/debt and who could not otherwise buy gifts for their children are referred to us from our Jubilee Project, or from churches, social care and schools.
Nightshelter fund was previously funded by local district councils and churches to cover the operational costs of running the nightshelter. This project subsequently ended after Covid.
Safe Space fund is via a funding partnership comprising the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioners Office (OPCC) and Derby Homes to provide a 24/7 rest and recovery facility, emergency beds provision, and onward support for entrenched rough sleepers.
School Pastors was a project aimed at caring for and supporting a ‘school community’ and promoting safety and reducing anti-social behaviour. This project has now ceased.
The Storehouse fund is a project that provides a hot meal for up to 100 guests on a weekly basis in a local church. Support and friendship are also provided at these events.
Foodbank is a sister project to the Jubilee fund which provides food parcels primarily to people engaged with the Jubilee project. They also give clients the dignity of choosing their own food in our Community Shop rather than receiving a pre-packed food parcel.
Community Café fund supports the operation of the community café at 10 Normanton Road which operates three days per week it also offers free support and debt and welfare benefits advice, health & wellbeing via supporting partnership agencies.
My Place fund is a tenancy sustainment project working with guests from complex backgrounds (such as offending behaviours, addictions, or other complexities) who need intensive support to maintain their tenancies.
SHAP fund is a pioneering new project supporting individuals in self-contained flats who have complex needs, offending behaviours, addictions and long-term homelessness; using trauma-informed approaches to engage with individuals, offering alternative activities and encouraging them to seek recovery.
The Ark is a purpose built emergency accommodation facility for homeless people. Initially providing 8 bedrooms and now having been extended to 10 bedrooms, residents receive intensive, person-centred support. The Ark remains at almost full capacity and we continue to see positive changes in people’s lives.
The Ark and Café improvements are funded by grants received from the CPD Trust and Benefact Trust. The funds are being used specifically to make capital improvements to both the Ark and Café.
The transfers from restricted funds relate to contributions to core costs and fixed asset additions.
The income funds of the Charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the Trustees for specific purposes:
The Fixed Asset Fund represents the undepreciated element of capitalised fixed assets funded out of the general unrestricted funds of the Charity.
Ark and Safe Space Fund is income from the provision of supported living accommodation via housing benefit. These monies are set aside in the first instance for the benefit of the Ark ministry, including the building, clients and contribution towards staffing costs.
Loan Provision Fund Set aside for the purpose of preparedness for when the long term loan is requested for payment.
Sinking Fund Set aside of monies for the general upkeep and maintenance of facilities in the Ark.
Maintenance Fund Set aside for significant unplanned and/or planned maintenance requirements throughout the building of DCM.
Building Development Fund In preparation for planned building development of significant size where grants are not immediately available or the full amount is not available through grants.
Futures Planning Fund Set aside for ministries that are hoped for within our strategic development where a test and learn model will be applied first, or where grants are not available
The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.
Details of the Charity's subsidiaries at 31 March 2026 are as follows: