On reaching the age of 70, Readers may no longer remain licensed, but may apply to obtain permission to officiate (PTO) from the Bishop of Derby to continue in their ministry.
They must continue to have the support of their incumbent and PCC, and hold a valid CRB disclosure.
In order to obtain or renew PTO, please complete and return the following documents to us which can be found below:
- Obtaining PTO Form OR Renewing PTO Form
- Working Agreement (Readers should renew their Working Agreements annually)
- Paper licence (for those obtaining PTO for the first time)
- Letter from PCC secretary or PCC minute recording the PCC’s support for the Reader to continue in ministry.
The Reader must also have a valid CRB disclosure. Forms can be obtained from the Archdeacon of Derby’s Secretary, Pam Richmond:
01332 388676, or pam.richmond@derby.anglican.org
Once we have received these documents and all are satisfactory, we will request your PTO status/renewal from the Bishop of Derby.
For more information or paper copies of the forms please contact:
Mrs Fiona Bennett 01332 388670,
