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The Multi-Faith Centre AT the University of Derby
Cultural education
Official record Companies House · updated 27th September 2026 · Sources
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Who leads it
- Dhiraj JogiaDirector · since 2026
- Dr Heather KinuthiaDirector · since 2024
- Paul Edward FreestoneDirector · since 2024
- Eve SackerDirector · since 2023
- Dr Joanne BishtonDirector · since 2022
- Lane, Libby, the Right Reverend Bishop of DerbyDirector · since 2019
- Dr Hardial Singh DhillonDirector · since 2019
- Andy OakleyDirector · since 2019
- Ali PoostchiDirector · since 2017
- Paul FreestoneSecretary · since 2024
Previous officers 37
- Mohamed Irshad Baqui 2023-2026 View profile
- Ejaz Sawar 2022-2026 View profile
- Fiona Powell 2019-2019 View profile
- Keith Munnings 2019-2021 View profile
- Richard Irons 2017-2019 View profile
- Geraldine Hale 2017-2018 View profile
- Mateen, Abdul, Imam Qazi 2016-2022 View profile
- Ian Christopher George Woodley 2015-2017 View profile
- Graham Falgate 2014-2023 View profile
- Nick Slade 2014-2017 View profile
- Maryam Djavid 2014-2017 View profile
- Ruth Philippa Dolby 2014-2023 View profile
- Soshain Bali 2013-2022 View profile
- Gavin James Freeman 2013-2023 View profile
- Rupinder Kaur Dhillon 2012-2019 View profile
- Cunliffe, Christopher John, the Venerable Dr 2010-2019 View profile
- David Henry Williams 2009-2012 View profile
- Pamela Sutton 2009-2019 View profile
- Dr Paul Gareth Weller 2006-2020 View profile
- Panyasdhammawithet, Laow, the Ven Dr Phra Kru 2006-2015 View profile
- Rev Dr Inderjit Singh Bhogal 2006-2009 View profile
- Redfern, Alastair Llewellyn John, Rgt Rev Bishop of Derby 2005-2019 View profile
- Harindra Deepal Punchihewa 2004-2015 View profile
- Professor Paul Howard Bridges 2003-2013 View profile
- Dr Wendi Cunningham Momen 2000-2013 View profile
- Jogindar Singh Johal 2000-2011 View profile
- Raj Kumar Bali 2000-2013 View profile
- Muhammad Manazir Ahsan 2000-2008 View profile
- Right Reverend Jonathan Sansbury Bailey 2000-2005 View profile
- Rev Malcolm Weisman 2000-2013 View profile
- Ninis, Richard Betts, the Venerable 2000-2004 View profile
- Michael Robert Hall 2000-2005 View profile
- Professor Jonathan Hugh Powers 2000-2006 View profile
- Jonathan Dwerryhouse 2025-2026 View profile
- Kian Golestani 2006-2012 View profile
- Eileen Fry 2002-2007 View profile
- Robert Astick 2000-2002 View profile
Directors and secretaries as filed at Companies House.
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About
- What it does
- Cultural education; Activities of religious organizations
- Incorporated
- 16/03/2000
- Registered office
- Derby
- Also a registered charity
- The Multi-Faith Centre AT the University of Derby
Ownership
Owned by (1) iOwned byIndividuals and companies registered as having significant control over this company, from the Companies House PSC (persons with significant control) register. People whose ownership could not be confirmed to one individual are not listed as confirmed owners.
- Alastair Llewellyn John Redfern ceased 2018-09-30
significant influence (trust) · notified 2016-12-05
Group
- The Multi-Faith Centre AT the University of Derby
is controlled by Alastair Llewellyn John Redfern
Evidence
ceased significant influence (trust) · notified 2016-12-05, ceased 2018-09-30 · source: Companies House PSC register
Ultimately controlled by Alastair Llewellyn John Redfern.
Ownership paths are calculated from Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings. Each step shows the filed nature of control and dates; a step marked "ceased" is historical, not current.
Grants received
5 grants · £61,804 total360Giving data, published by funders. Coverage only includes funders who publish their grants to 360Giving, so these figures are a floor, not a complete picture.
Top funders
- People's Health Trust · £36,667
- The National Lottery Community Fund · £24,437 (3 grants)
- The Badur Foundation · £700
Most recent
- The National Lottery Community Fund
- The National Lottery Community Fund
- The National Lottery Community Fund
Board analysis
Board DNA
How this board is put together, from the Companies House officer record and Charity Commission trustee records - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Companies House officer record: the current directors only, past directors excluded.
9 directors on the board
- Dr Hardial Singh Dhillon Director · appointed 2019
- Eve Sacker Director · appointed 2023
- Dhiraj Jogia Director · appointed 2026
- Dr Heather Kinuthia Director · appointed 2024
- Ali Poostchi Director · appointed 2017
- Lane, Libby, the Right Reverend Bishop of Derby Director · appointed 2019
- Paul Edward Freestone Director · appointed 2024
- Dr Joanne Bishton Director · appointed 2022
- Andy Oakley Director · appointed 2019
Directors past 6 years
- Dr Hardial Singh Dhillon Director · appointed 2019
- Ali Poostchi Director · appointed 2017
- Lane, Libby, the Right Reverend Bishop of Derby Director · appointed 2019
- Andy Oakley Director · appointed 2019
First-time vs portfolio directors
First-time (7)
- Dr Hardial Singh Dhillon Director · appointed 2019
- Eve Sacker Director · appointed 2023
- Dhiraj Jogia Director · appointed 2026
- Dr Heather Kinuthia Director · appointed 2024
- Ali Poostchi Director · appointed 2017
- Lane, Libby, the Right Reverend Bishop of Derby Director · appointed 2019
- Andy Oakley Director · appointed 2019
Portfolio (2)
- Paul Edward Freestone Director · appointed 2024
- Dr Joanne Bishton Director · appointed 2022
Also govern a charity
Left in the last 12 months
- Ejaz Sawar Director · appointed 2022 · resigned 2026
- Mohamed Irshad Baqui Director · appointed 2023 · resigned 2026
Where else this board sits iWhere else this board sitsThe charitable fields these directors govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this company and any charity it is the legal face of.
The sectors these directors govern in elsewhere. This company, and any charity it is the legal face of, are excluded - counting them would just tell you what you are already looking at.
Gaps to watch
- No director brings board experience from anywhere else
- Narrow spread of sectors across the board
Where to look Suggested search: a director with board experience elsewhere; directors from a wider range of sectors.
Sources
Official record from Companies House. Governance Register calculates the connections.
Record details
- Company number
- 03952377
- Status
- Active
- Type
- PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
- Accounts next due
- 31/12/2026
- Edition
- Register edition compiled 27th September 2026
- Labels
- Official record from Companies House · Calculated derived by Governance Register.
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