The Chichester Diocesan Fund and Board of Finance (Incorporated) (DBF) is a private limited guarantee not-for-profit company established in 1914. Registered number 00133558, the DBF operates from Diocesan Church House, Hove, BN3 4ED. Its primary SIC code is 94910 – Activities of religious organisations. Secondary SIC codes include 81210 – Activities of charities. The DBF’s core function is to manage and administer the financial resources of the Diocese of Chichester, supporting the wider Church of England within the diocese. Key activities include providing financial support for clergy stipends and housing, investing in the training and development of future clergy, and delivering essential services to parishes and church schools. The charity’s operations are overseen by Bishop’s Council, who serve as trustees. The DBF’s structure is intrinsically linked to the diocesan framework, with its size estimated based on the overall diocesan organization. It maintains no international presence and actively engages in recruitment, indicated by hiring indicators. The charity’s work is directly aligned with its stated mission: to promote, assist, and advance the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Chichester. It also supports Tier 2 Ministers of Religion, holding a Worker (A rating) status.

The Chichester Diocesan Fund and Board of Finance (Incorporated) (DBF) is a private limited guarantee not-for-profit company established in 1914. Registered number 00133558, the DBF operates from Diocesan Church House, Hove, BN3 4ED. Its primary SIC code is 94910 – Activities of religious organisations. Secondary SIC codes include 81210 – Activities of charities. The DBF’s core function is to manage and administer the financial resources of the Diocese of Chichester, supporting the wider Church of England within the diocese. Key activities include providing financial support for clergy stipends and housing, investing in the training and development of future clergy, and delivering essential services to parishes and church schools. The charity’s operations are overseen by Bishop’s Council, who serve as trustees. The DBF’s structure is intrinsically linked to the diocesan framework, with its size estimated based on the overall diocesan organization. It maintains no international presence and actively engages in recruitment, indicated by hiring indicators. The charity’s work is directly aligned with its stated mission: to promote, assist, and advance the work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Chichester. It also supports Tier 2 Ministers of Religion, holding a Worker (A rating) status.