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Last updated 14th October 2024
Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) budget and accounts; key information
Overview of the budget as presented to Diocesan Synod
As Christians, we are bound together as members of the Body of Christ, called to live as generous disciples extending the love of God to the whole world.
David Barlow - Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) - presented the annual Diocesan Budget for 2025 to members of Diocesan Synod at their meeting on July 13, 2024.
Read David Barlow's budget presentation to Synod here and view his presentation slides by clicking here.
- If you have any questions about the Diocesan Budget budget or your Parish Share calculation, please contact our Finance Team via the Diocesan Office main switchboard number 01254 503070.
The rest of this page contains ...
- Current and recent Annual Reports and Financial Statements with associated papers for the Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance
- How to access accounts for the Diocesan Board of Education, a separate but related company in the context of the Diocese of Blackburn
Background information about the Blackburn DBF Limited
The Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance was formed in 1927 to manage the financial affairs and hold the assets of the Diocese.
The members of Bishop's Council are the Board of Trustees and are the company directors in law. Diocesan Synod has delegated the following functions to the Directors:
- transacting the business of the Diocesan Synod when not in session
- management of the funds and property of the Diocese
- preparation of the annual Parish Share Budget
- advising on action needed to raise the income necessary to finance expenditure
- oversight of expenditure by bodies in receipt of Diocesan Synod’s funds against estimates of expenditure approved by Diocesan Synod
- advising Diocesan Synod of the financial aspects of its policy and on any other matters referred to it; and
- carrying out any other functions delegated by Diocesan Synod.
Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance Limited, a company limited by Guarantee in England No 225457. Registered Charity Number 247647. Registered Office Diocesan Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn BB1 2QE.
Blackburn DBF annual reports and financial statements
The Trustees' Annual Report and Financial Statements are usually presented at the Diocesan Synod in July following the last year end (31st December).
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2023
Past accounts
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2022
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2020
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2019
Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education
The Diocesan Board of Education (BDBE) is a separate legal entity and a charity in its own right. At Diocesan Synod every July, BDBE accounts are also presented and are then filed at Companies House. Follow this link to see current (when filed) and previous accounts.
Ronnie Semley, page regularly updated and last in July 2024