York Civic Trust
To preserve, protect and advise on the historic fabric of York. To publish promote and educate the public and encourage their participation in cultural activities. To provide advocacy in areas of concern to York. To make grants which concur with the trust's objectives. To raise and pay funds in the furtherance of the objects and co-operate with others having similar objects.
Activities & Mission
To preserve, protect and advise on the historic fabric of York. To publish promote and educate the public and encourage their participation in cultural activities. To provide advocacy in areas of concern to York. To make grants which concur with the trust's objectives. To raise and pay funds in the furtherance of the objects and co-operate with others having similar objects.
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 91% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £500,305 | £694,116 | £635,679 | £8,113,180 | £1,212,202 | 15 / 230 |
| 2024 | £754,276 | £567,831 | £515,402 | £7,993,566 | £1,218,814 | 13 / 110 |
| 2023 | £464,295 | £487,407 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2022 | £369,047 | £376,233 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2021 | £355,228 | £400,048 | 0 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about York Civic Trust
What does York Civic Trust do?
To preserve, protect and advise on the historic fabric of York. To publish promote and educate the public and encourage their participation in cultural activities. To provide advocacy in areas of concern to York. To make grants which concur with the trust's objectives. To raise and pay funds in the furtherance of the objects and co-operate with others having similar objects.
How much income did York Civic Trust report in 2025?
York Civic Trust reported total income of £500k and reported expenditure of £694k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is York Civic Trust?
York Civic Trust has a program ratio of 127.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was York Civic Trust registered as a charity?
York Civic Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 1964 as charity number 229336. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs York Civic Trust?
York Civic Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Delma Joan Tomlin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does York Civic Trust operate?
York Civic Trust operates in City Of York, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is York Civic Trust a registered charity?
Yes — York Civic Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 229336.
Details
Fairfax House
Castlegate
YORK
YO1 9RN
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