Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate)
The Bishop Skirlaugh Charity was given by Walter de Skirlaw, formerly Bishop of Durham, the founder and builder of the church, for the repairs and maintenance thereof.
Activities & Mission
The Bishop Skirlaugh Charity was given by Walter de Skirlaw, formerly Bishop of Durham, the founder and builder of the church, for the repairs and maintenance thereof.
Grants
Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £3,903
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- religious activities and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £42,546 | £3,903 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £23,848 | £2,352 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £21,175 | £2,207 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £18,611 | £2,314 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £16,626 | £7,343 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate)
What does Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) do?
The Bishop Skirlaugh Charity was given by Walter de Skirlaw, formerly Bishop of Durham, the founder and builder of the church, for the repairs and maintenance thereof.
How much income did Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) report in 2025?
Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) reported total income of £43k and reported expenditure of £4k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) registered as a charity?
Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 1970 as charity number 260509. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate)?
Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) operate?
Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) operates in East Riding Of Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) a registered charity?
Yes — Bishop Skirlaugh (otherwise Called The Chapel Estate) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 260509.
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Registry Information
Other notable Heritage charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
- Wellcome TrustIncome: £589,458,608
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- Royal Society for the Protection of BirdsIncome: £194,964,000
- The British Academy for the Promotion of Historical Philosophical and Philological StudiesIncome: £106,153,895
- The Woodland TrustIncome: £89,379,000
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated