About Us - Tympanum Trust

Our Story

Building a Legacy of Christian Stewardship

Tympanum Trust was established with a clear and unwavering mission: to advance the Christian faith through strategic grant-making and meaningful support to churches, Christian organizations, and individuals dedicated to Gospel ministry. Based in Derby, our trust operates with a deep commitment to Biblical principles and responsible stewardship of resources.

The name "Tympanum" refers to the architectural feature above church doorways, historically adorned with religious imagery welcoming believers into sacred spaces. This symbolism reflects our purpose: to open doors of opportunity for Christian ministry, enabling churches and individuals to fulfill their God-given calling and serve their communities with excellence.

Our trustees bring together decades of experience in Christian ministry, charity governance, financial management, and community development. This diverse expertise ensures that every grant application is assessed with both spiritual discernment and practical wisdom, maximizing the impact of every pound we distribute.

We recognize that effective Christian ministry requires more than good intentions—it requires adequate resources, strategic planning, and faithful stewardship. Through our grant-making work, we aim to be partners in ministry, supporting initiatives that have lasting spiritual and social impact across Derby and beyond.

Our Core Values

The Principles That Guide Our Grant-Making

Biblical Foundation

Every decision we make is grounded in Scripture and aligned with historic Christian teaching. We support initiatives that faithfully proclaim the Gospel and advance Biblical truth.

Faithful Stewardship

We treat donor resources with utmost responsibility, ensuring transparent governance, rigorous accountability, and wise allocation of every grant we award.

Compassionate Service

Following Christ's example, we prioritize grants that demonstrate practical compassion to vulnerable individuals and communities in genuine need.

Strategic Impact

We seek to fund projects with sustainable, long-term impact that multiply ministry effectiveness and strengthen the wider Body of Christ.

Prayer & Discernment

Every grant decision is bathed in prayer, seeking God's wisdom and guidance to direct resources where they will bear the greatest spiritual fruit.

Collaborative Partnership

We view grant recipients not as beneficiaries but as ministry partners, working together to advance God's Kingdom across our region.

Governance & Accountability

Committed to Transparency and Excellence

Legal Structure

Charity Name: Tympanum Trust
Registration Number: 1193257
Regulator: Charity Commission for England and Wales
Governing Document: Trust Deed
Charity Type: Grant-Making Trust

Charitable Objects

To advance the Christian faith in accordance with Biblical teaching
To make grants to individuals connected with the Christian Church
To support churches and Christian organizations in their ministry work
To promote Christian education and discipleship programs
To assist missionary and evangelistic initiatives

Grant-Making Policy

All applications are reviewed by the Board of Trustees
Priority given to projects in Derby and surrounding areas
Grants awarded based on charitable objects and strategic impact
Recipients must demonstrate sound governance and financial management
Regular monitoring and reporting required from grant recipients

Financial Accountability

Annual accounts filed with the Charity Commission
Independent financial oversight and audit procedures
Transparent reporting of all grant distributions
Compliance with charity law and financial regulations
Public access to trust information via Charity Commission register

Our Trustees

Tympanum Trust is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees who bring extensive experience in Christian ministry, business leadership, and charitable governance. Our trustees serve voluntarily, motivated by a shared passion to see the Christian faith flourish in Derby and to support those called to Gospel ministry.

The Board meets regularly to review grant applications, oversee the trust's financial management, and ensure compliance with charity law and best practice governance standards. Trustees exercise spiritual discernment alongside practical wisdom, prayerfully considering how trust resources can be deployed for maximum Kingdom impact.

Each trustee brings unique skills and perspectives—from church leadership and theological training to financial expertise and project management. This diversity strengthens our decision-making and enables us to assess grant applications holistically, considering both spiritual vision and practical sustainability.

Our trustees are committed to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and Christian witness, recognizing that faithful stewardship of charitable resources is both a privilege and a sacred responsibility before God and the communities we serve.

Transparency & Public Accountability

Open and Accessible Information

Public Register

Full charity details available on the Charity Commission website

Annual Accounts

Financial statements filed annually and publicly accessible

Annual Reports

Comprehensive reporting of our activities and grant distributions

Open Contact

Easy access to trustees for inquiries and application support

Official Charity Information

Registered Charity Number: 1193257

Charity Name: Tympanum Trust

Registered Address: 21 Memorial Road, Allestree, Derby, Quarndon, DE22 2NP, United Kingdom

Regulator: Charity Commission for England and Wales

View our full charity details on the Charity Commission register at register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk

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