The Venerable Matthew Trick

Acting Archdeacon of East Derbyshire

Following the retirement of the Venerable Karen Hamblin, Bishop Libby has appointed the Venerable Matthew Trick, Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire, as Acting Archdeacon of East Derbyshire from 1 October 2025.

The Venerable Matthew Trick
Archdeacon of Derby and South Derbyshire
Acting Archdeacon of East Derbyshire
matthew.trick@derby.anglican.org
01332 388684

Claire Collishaw 
PA to the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire
claire.collishaw@derby.anglican.org
01332 388656

Parish map of the Archdeaconry of East Derbyshire

>> Download a printable map of the Archdeaconry of East Derbyshire (suitable for A4 and A3) [JPG]

>> Maps of individual deaneries can be downloaded from their respective pages here.

The Venerable Nicky Fenton
Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales
nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org
01332 388658

Julie Ford 
PA to the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales
julie.ford@derby.anglican.org
01332 278177
Working pattern: Tuesday to Friday

Having loved four months working as acting archdeacon, I was absolutely delighted and thrilled to be invited to continue the work that I have started and to partner with you to create transformed lives through growing church and building community, so that we might be good news for all and bring God’s kingdom nearer.

I was born in Birmingham and came to faith when I was 17 through a mixture of a Billy Graham Crusade, a school Christian Union, membership of uniformed organisations and Bible reading at home.

I am married to Michael; a chartered accountant and we have two adult children Emily and Sophie, and we enjoy going out for meals and exploring new places together. Most days I try to get to the gym and either swim or do aqua, pilates or yoga. Music and dance have played a significant part in my life too. When I’m on my own I love reading, watching films, jigsaw puzzles.

Prior to ordination, I worked in education – my last teaching job was as nursery teacher with 95 pre-school children and a team of nine staff in my care. I also have a qualification in people practice.

My theological education was based at Cranmer Hall and my curacy in St Ann’s, Nottingham. My previous roles within the Diocese of Derby include Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Hazelwood, Holbrook, Milford with Shottle, Diocesan School Missioner, Bishop’s Adviser in Spirituality, Retired Clergy Officer, Bishop’s Chaplain, and a residentiary canon at Derby Cathedral.

The image that speaks to me most clearly about my ministry as an archdeacon is that of a midwife: coming alongside people and places offering ongoing care, guidance and advice; mediating and bridging gaps between different groups of people; supporting the birthing of new initiatives and offering comfort and strength as people let go, and breaking down barriers to change and growth.

I focus my ministry around five key priorities – prayer, people, places, projects and planning - while ensuring I am also attentive to my ongoing personal formation.  I would love the opportunity to share with you what that looks like in practice – so please do invite me to come and visit!

My prayer is that knowing we are loved by God, and supported by each other, we can give ourselves wholeheartedly to serving God in the communities and worshipping contexts we are part of; and consistently and persistently move forward in generous faith, courageous hope and life-giving love.

Parish map of the Archdeaconry of Derbyshire Peak and Dales

>> Download a printable map of the Archdeaconry of Derbyshire Peak and Dales (suitable for A4 and A3) [JPG]

>> Maps of individual deaneries can be downloaded from their respective pages here.

The Venerable Matthew Trick
Archdeacon of Derby and South Derbyshire
Acting Archdeacon of East Derbyshire
matthew.trick@derby.anglican.org
01332 388684

Sue Hidderley-Burton
PA to the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire
sue.hidderley-burton@derby.anglican.org
01332 388682

Parish map of the Archdeaconry of Derby City and South Derbyshire

>> Download a printable map of the Archdeaconry of Derby City and South Derbyshire (suitable for A4 and A3) [JPG]

>> Maps of individual deaneries can be downloaded from their respective pages here.

Temporary Episcopal arrangements in the Diocese of Derby

The Bishop of Derby, the Rt Revd Libby Lane, is currently on sick leave. Our prayers and best wishes are with her at this time for a full recovery. Bishop Libby’s episcopal responsibilities are delegated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, to the Rt Revd Jackie Searle.

Temporary office relocation

The Bishop of Derby’s office is currently based at Derby Church House. Please direct any post during this time to:

The Bishop of Derby’s Office, c/o Derby Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR

Office emails and phone numbers will remain the same.

The Bishop’s office expect to be at Derby Church House until the end of this year.  Information regarding their move back to Duffield will be provided when plans have been confirmed.

The Bishop of Derby is the Rt Revd Libby Lane.

Bishop Libby was installed at Derby Cathedral on 25 May 2019, having previously been the Suffragan Bishop of Stockport, in the Diocese of Chester – a post she occupied from 2015.

Libby describes Derbyshire as ‘the place that holds my heart’.

She grew up in Glossop in the north-west of the county and was selected for ordination while working in the parish of St Thomas Brampton, Chesterfield.

Bishop Libby said: “I am excited and privileged to have been called to serve as Bishop of Derby.

“I grew up here and my vocation was fostered here. Derbyshire nurtured me and brought me to faith and I want to love Derbyshire back.

“I want to lead a church in Derbyshire where people find hope because they know they are loved by God in Christ, and I pray that hope sets us free to live our lives in ways that bring change for good.”

The Bishop of Derby provides leadership and oversight to the Diocese of Derby in the Church of England.

The Diocese covers the County of Derbyshire, the City of Derby, and some additional communities beyond those boundaries.

The Diocesan Bishop works with the Suffragan Bishop of Repton, to give vision and shape to the life of the diocese.

The Bishop of Derby in their corporate capacity holds the responsibility of being the episcope for the Diocese of Derby.

Their ecclesiastical jurisdiction is set out in the guidelines for professional conduct of clergy.

And the Bishop of Derby holds a seat in the House of Lords as one of the Lords Spiritual.

Further information on the role of the bishops in parliament can be found on:

The Church of England in Parliament 

Contact information for The Lord Bishop of Derby - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament

The Bishop of Derby’s Office’s standard working hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

If you wish to contact the Bishop of Derby's office, the contact details are:

The Bishop’s Office
6 King Street
Duffield
Derby
DE56 4EU

01332 840132 | bishop@bishopofderby.org

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Download the Bishop of Derby's Clergy Personal File Privacy Notice [PDF]

Derby Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR

01332 388650 | enquiries@derby.anglican.org

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