Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York
Also known as: The 1944 Trust, The York Merchant Adventurers' 1944 Trust
Maintenance, repair and upkeep of The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Chapel and premises.Payment of pensions to persons who have been engaged in trade in the area of benefit, and the dependants of such persons, who are in need because of age, illness or other infirmity, or the relief of financial hardship among persons resident in the area of benefit by such means as the trustees think fit.
Activities & Mission
Maintenance, repair and upkeep of The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Chapel and premises.Payment of pensions to persons who have been engaged in trade in the area of benefit, and the dependants of such persons, who are in need because of age, illness or other infirmity, or the relief of financial hardship among persons resident in the area of benefit by such means as the trustees think fit.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 131). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £847,283 | £825,307 | £630,996 | £2,980,234 | £909,102 | 20 / 0 |
| 2024 | £859,528 | £797,976 | £573,109 | £2,921,191 | £956,603 | 20 / 0 |
| 2023 | £768,705 | £756,567 | £547,666 | £2,755,033 | £731,153 | 19 / 0 |
| 2022 | £754,160 | £697,910 | £516,231 | £2,678,857 | £434,109 | 19 / 0 |
| 2021 | £707,706 | £523,618 | £400,605 | £2,780,859 | £990,100 | 19 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York
What does Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York do?
Maintenance, repair and upkeep of The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Chapel and premises.Payment of pensions to persons who have been engaged in trade in the area of benefit, and the dependants of such persons, who are in need because of age, illness or other infirmity, or the relief of financial hardship among persons resident in the area of benefit by such means as the trustees think fit.
How much income did Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York report in 2025?
Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York reported total income of £847k and reported expenditure of £825k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York?
Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York has a program ratio of 74.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 131 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York registered as a charity?
Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1965 as charity number 235256. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York?
Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York operate?
Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York operates in City Of York, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York a registered charity?
Yes — Trust Property Administered In Connection With The Company Of The Merchant Adventurers Of The City Of York is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 235256.
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The 1944 Trust
- The York Merchant Adventurers' 1944 Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated