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Friends Of York Minster

Also known as: The Friends or Foym

To advance religion by assisting in the support of York Minster by contributing both financially and in other appropriate ways to its preservation, maintenance, beautification and ministry. In particular:1. widen public awareness of York Minster2. sustain & develop a network of people who love & support the Minster3. maintain and develop the music4. aid the upkeep of the Archive & Library

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Activities & Mission

To advance religion by assisting in the support of York Minster by contributing both financially and in other appropriate ways to its preservation, maintenance, beautification and ministry. In particular:1. widen public awareness of York Minster2. sustain & develop a network of people who love & support the Minster3. maintain and develop the music4. aid the upkeep of the Archive & Library

Areas of Operation

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

Latest Income
£145,788
Latest Expenditure
£151,585

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £808,058
Charitable Activities £54,372
Other Trading £0
Investments £12,846
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,000,890
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,350
Grants to Institutions £929,290
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£145,788
£151,5850 / 20
2024
£875,276
£1,000,890£1,000,890£223,480£221,2701 / 20
2023
£114,162
£339,0030 / 20
2022
£202,477
£81,4290 / 19

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of York Minster

What does Friends Of York Minster do?

To advance religion by assisting in the support of York Minster by contributing both financially and in other appropriate ways to its preservation, maintenance, beautification and ministry. In particular:1. widen public awareness of York Minster2. sustain & develop a network of people who love & support the Minster3. maintain and develop the music4. aid the upkeep of the Archive & Library

How much income did Friends Of York Minster report in 2025?

Friends Of York Minster reported total income of £146k and reported expenditure of £152k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of York Minster registered as a charity?

Friends Of York Minster was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2021 as charity number 1195675. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Friends Of York Minster?

Friends Of York Minster is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of York Minster operate?

Friends Of York Minster operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of York Minster a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of York Minster is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195675.

Details

Address
Friends of York Minster
Former Minster School
9 Minster Yard
Deansgate
York
North Yo
Registration Date
1 September 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5185023
Charity Number
1195675

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Trustees

Catherine Champness
Helen Gregory
Julia Charlton-Weedy
Michael John Morrow
Michael John Scrowston
Also governs 1 other charity
Patricia Williams
Peter Emery
Stephen O'Brien

Also Known As

  • The Friends or Foym

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