| Honorific-Prefix: | The Rt Revd |
| Derek Bond | |
| Honorific-Suffix: | AKC |
| Bishop of Bradwell | |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Chelmsford |
| Term: | 1976–1992 Area bishop: 1983–1992 |
| Predecessor: | John Gibbs |
| Successor: | Laurie Green |
| Other Post: | Honorary assistant bishop in Chelmsford (2006–present); in Gloucester and in Worcester (1992–2006) Archdeacon of Colchester (1972–1976) |
| Ordination: | 1952 (deacon); 1953 (priest) |
| Consecration: | 1976 |
| Birth Date: | 4 July 1927 |
| Religion: | Anglican |
| Parents: | Charles & Doris |
| Spouse: | Joan Meikle |
| Children: | 2 sons; 2 daughters |
| Alma Mater: | King's College London |
Charles Derek Bond (4 July 1927 - 20 July 2018) was a British Anglican bishop, the Bishop of Bradwell, from 1976 until 1993,[1] during which time the diocese's area scheme was founded in 1983.[2] [3]
Bond was educated at Bournemouth School and King's College London before embarking on an ecclesiastical career with a curacy at St Peter-le-Poer, Friern Barnet.[4] After incumbencies at Harringay and Harrow Weald he was appointed Archdeacon of Colchester[5] before being elevated to the episcopate.
In retirement he continued to serve the Church as an assistant bishop – first within the Diocese of Worcester and then in the Diocese of Chelmsford.[6] He died on 20 July 2018 at the age of 91.[7]