The Mission Fund

Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 February 2011 15:00

 The Mission Fund exists to support MMAs and parishes in the funding of mission opportunities and initiatives. It is hoped that such investment will enable churches to be more effective in engaging with their communities and sharing God’s love with them. It can also be used by Diocesan Officers to support wider initiatives.

The Panel is willing to consider a wide range of applications, both for ‘one off’ events and for the appointment of staff. In recent years, successful applications have included :

‘Songs of Praise’ at Carsington Water
‘Pop Connection’ which draws together the church in Belper with its local Schools
Resources to establish ‘The Gates’, a pioneer project reaching young people in Chesterfield
Fresh Expressions work across the diocese
Youth Workers in Wirksworth and in Long Eaton
A Development Worker in Danesmoor
 

The money for the Fund is provided by the Church Commissioners’ Parish Mission Fund. At present they have guaranteed funding being available until 2013.

The Mission Fund Panel meets twice a year to consider applications, usually in May and October. Bishop Humphrey chairs the Panel but administration is overseen by the Director of Mission and Minstry, Rev'd Andy Broom. Guidelines and criteria for applications, plus the application form, can be downloaded from this page or are available from Sharron Howarth  at Derby Church House ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and applications should be sent to her, at least 14 days before the Panel meets.

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