The Westminster Abbey Trust
Also known as: The Westmonasterium Trust
TO FURTHER THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Activities & Mission
TO FURTHER THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Grants
The Westminster Abbey Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £297,430
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- religious activities and arts, culture, heritage, or science
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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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,110,209 | £310,044 | £302,830 | £6,013,936 | £1,096,475 | 2 / 2 |
| 2024 | £2,197,150 | £8,079 | £5,483 | £3,212,115 | £1,093,677 | 2 / 2 |
| 2023 | £461,622 | £361,167 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £1,007,667 | £1,180,569 | £1,175,160 | £922,589 | £47,715 | 0 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,155,532 | £373,443 | £368,268 | £1,045,491 | £76,977 | 0 / 2 |
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 2025?
The Westminster Abbey Trust reported total income of £3.11m and reported expenditure of £310k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 4 other charities
Also Known As
- The Westmonasterium Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated