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Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey

THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY AND ITS PRECINCTS

Activities & Mission

THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY AND ITS PRECINCTS

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

City Of Westminster

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,014,119
Latest Expenditure
£68,946

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 6.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 71% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,014,119
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £66,495
Raising Funds £2,451
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £66,495
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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2015 — The Westminster Abbey Trust (organisation 265550)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,014,119
£68,946£66,495£23,352,652£2,448,5170 / 0
2024
£676,578
£2,443£0£27,499,909£1,494,9720 / 0
2023
£484,679
£445,9320 / 0
2022
£444,278
£67,9910 / 0
2021
£30,695
£2,143,3480 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey

What does Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey do?

THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY AND ITS PRECINCTS

How much income did Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey report in 2025?

Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £69k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey?

Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey has a program ratio of 6.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey registered as a charity?

Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 1975 as charity number 268963. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey?

Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Guy Weston HonRCM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey operate?

Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey a registered charity?

Yes — Garfield Weston Trust For Westminster Abbey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 268963.

Details

Address
THE CHAPTER OFFICE
20 DEANS YARD
LONDON
SW1P 3PA
Registration Date
11 February 1975
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
268963
Charity Number
268963

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Trustees

Sir Guy Weston HonRCM Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
GEORGE GARFIELD WESTON
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Baumann CBE
The Very Revd. Dr David Hoyle MBE

Sectors & Classifications

Heritage

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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