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

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Local Authority

City Of York East Riding Of Yorkshire Kingston Upon Hull City Middlesbrough North Yorkshire Redcar And Cleveland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£18,279,270

Latest Expenditure

£11,636,164

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 40.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 64.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 36.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £659,799

Charitable Activities £7,786,218

Other Trading £8,112,527

Investments £1,609,691

Other Income £111,035

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,463,606

Raising Funds £4,172,558

Governance £31,000

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£18,279,270	£11,636,164	£7,463,606	£65,409,379	£4,885,000	143 / 388
2023	£12,853,209	£10,152,011	£6,619,337	£54,617,000	£9,164,000	138 / 517

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about York Minster

What does York Minster do?

How much income did York Minster report in 2024?

York Minster reported total income of £18.28m and reported expenditure of £11.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is York Minster?

York Minster has a program ratio of 40.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.