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York Minster

Also known as: Chapter of York

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHAPTER ARE (A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAITH AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, IN PARTICULAR BY FURTHERING THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND; (B) TO CARE FOR AND CONSERVE THE FABRIC AND STRUCTURE OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH BUILDING; (C) TO ADVANCE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ARE ANCILLARY.

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Activities & Mission

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHAPTER ARE (A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAITH AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, IN PARTICULAR BY FURTHERING THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND; (B) TO CARE FOR AND CONSERVE THE FABRIC AND STRUCTURE OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH BUILDING; (C) TO ADVANCE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ARE ANCILLARY.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,477,468
Latest Expenditure
£12,678,768

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 65.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 34.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,303,096
Charitable Activities £108,193
Other Trading £8,453,676
Investments £1,601,710
Other Income £10,793

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,344,605
Raising Funds £4,334,163
Governance £29,843
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£12,477,468
£12,678,768£8,344,605£66,195,617£5,005,075203 / 392
2024
£18,279,270
£11,636,164£7,463,606£65,409,379£4,885,000143 / 388
2023
£12,853,209
£10,152,011£6,619,337£54,617,000£9,164,000138 / 517

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about York Minster

What does York Minster do?

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHAPTER ARE (A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAITH AND PRACTICE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, IN PARTICULAR BY FURTHERING THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND; (B) TO CARE FOR AND CONSERVE THE FABRIC AND STRUCTURE OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH BUILDING; (C) TO ADVANCE ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH ARE ANCILLARY.

How much income did York Minster report in 2025?

York Minster reported total income of £12.48m and reported expenditure of £12.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was York Minster registered as a charity?

York Minster was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2023 as charity number 1201499. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs York Minster?

York Minster is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does York Minster operate?

York Minster operates across 6 areas, including City Of York, East Riding Of Yorkshire, Kingston Upon Hull City and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is York Minster a registered charity?

Yes — York Minster is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201499.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 January 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5193995
Charity Number
1201499

Trustees

Alan Dunsmore
Camilla Faith
Dr Catherine Eve Poole
Also governs 2 other charities
Jonathan Britton
PETER NEVILLE COLLIER KC
Rev Canon James Harley Milne
Also governs 1 other charity
Revd Canon Margaret McLean
REVD CANON TIMOTHY GOODE
Robert Edward Hornby
Sir William Worsley
The Very Reverend Dominic Matthew Jesse Barrington
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Chapter of York

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9 November 2026
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