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The Westminster Abbey Trust

Also known as: The Westmonasterium Trust

TO FURTHER THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY

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Activities & Mission

TO FURTHER THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY

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
£2,197,150
Latest Expenditure
£8,079

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 67.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 100.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,174,404
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,746
Other Income £9,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,483
Raising Funds £2,596
Governance £5,483
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 2024.

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
2024
£2,197,150
£8,079£5,483£3,212,115£1,093,6772 / 2
2023
£461,622
£361,1670 / 2
2022
£1,007,667
£1,180,569£1,175,160£922,589£47,7150 / 2
2021
£1,155,532
£373,443£368,268£1,045,491£76,9770 / 2
2020
£758,879
£686,277£678,112£263,402£84,5282 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Westminster Abbey Trust

What does The Westminster Abbey Trust do?

TO FURTHER THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY

How much income did The Westminster Abbey Trust report in 2024?

The Westminster Abbey Trust reported total income of £2.20m and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Westminster Abbey Trust registered as a charity?

The Westminster Abbey Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 October 2006 as charity number 1116371. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Westminster Abbey Trust?

The Westminster Abbey Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN JAMES O'BRIEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Westminster Abbey Trust operate?

The Westminster Abbey Trust operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Westminster Abbey Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Westminster Abbey Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116371.

Details

Address
THE CHAPTER OFFICE
20 DEANS YARD
LONDON
SW1P 3PA
Registration Date
12 October 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4020466
Charity Number
1116371

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Trustees

Angela Henderson
Paul Galpin
Rev David Stanton
The Very Revd. Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE

Also Known As

  • The Westmonasterium Trust

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