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The Old Meeting House Trust

Also known as: Helmsley Arts Centre

OPERATION OF HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE. PROVISION OF ARTS EVENTS AND FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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Activities & Mission

OPERATION OF HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE. PROVISION OF ARTS EVENTS AND FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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
£2,187,036
Latest Expenditure
£340,517

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 14.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,978,292
Charitable Activities £203,963
Other Trading £4,160
Investments £621
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £325,745
Raising Funds £14,772
Governance £13,000
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£2,187,036
£340,517£325,745£2,299,107£1,709,3427 / 100
2024
£305,465
£328,3370 / 100
2023
£268,369
£322,4120 / 70
2022
£262,607
£277,5750 / 70
2021
£204,014
£170,4370 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Old Meeting House Trust

What does The Old Meeting House Trust do?

OPERATION OF HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE. PROVISION OF ARTS EVENTS AND FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

How much income did The Old Meeting House Trust report in 2025?

The Old Meeting House Trust reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £341k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Old Meeting House Trust registered as a charity?

The Old Meeting House Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 1996 as charity number 1058130. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Old Meeting House Trust?

The Old Meeting House Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Old Meeting House Trust operate?

The Old Meeting House Trust operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Old Meeting House Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Old Meeting House Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058130.

Details

Address
Helmsley Arts Centre
1 Meeting House Court
Helmsley
York
YO62 5DW
Registration Date
19 September 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058130
Charity Number
1058130

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Trustees

Angela Gilbert
Christopher Belsom
Gill Garbutt
Also governs 1 other charity
MARTIN VANDER WEYER
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicholas Anthony Stuart Andrews
Nicholas Lee Vernon
Stephen Arnold
Also governs 2 other charities
THE HON JAKE DUNCOMBE

Also Known As

  • Helmsley Arts Centre

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14 May 2026
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