PeelCentre.org
Title
The Peel Centre
Description
The Peel Centre Charitable Trust, a registered charity, was formed in 1993 to accept a generous gift of this well-known and prominent town centre building from Dronfield Free Church Trustees. It is situated on the High Street by the monument to Sir Robert Peel whose prominent role in the repeal of the corn laws contributed so much to the prosperity of Dronfield.
The Trust Deed stipulates that the centre shall be available for use without prejudice to all citizens irrespective of origin, creed or political persuasion.
The late Canon Derek Palmer provided the drive and inspiration needed to move on with a £150,000+ refurbishment project. Then Rector of Dronfield and a Rotarian, he engaged many other local professionals who voluntarily provided expertise in finance, planning, building and management.
