York Minster Fund

TO RAISE MONEY TO HELP SUPPORT THE FABRIC AND MINISTRY OF YORK MINSTER.

Activities & Mission

TO RAISE MONEY TO HELP SUPPORT THE FABRIC AND MINISTRY OF YORK MINSTER.

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

City Of York

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,916,398

Latest Expenditure

£8,314,022

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 279.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 56% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,594,610

Charitable Activities £708,638

Other Trading £0

Investments £339,065

Other Income £274,085

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,140,254

Raising Funds £173,768

Governance £251,099

Grants to Institutions £7,889,155

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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Dawson Charitable Trust (organisation 3966231)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,916,398	£8,314,022	£8,140,254	£7,844,871	£383,073	5 / 0
2023	£1,068,483	£3,191,710	£2,913,581	£12,585,743	£9,047,758	5 / 0
2022	£1,702,510	£2,772,835	£2,407,437	£14,216,671	£13,577,289	4 / 0
2021	£2,687,321	£1,964,885	£1,865,639	£17,344,184	£13,668,346	5 / 0
2020	£1,656,339	£2,227,860	£2,120,296	£15,525,565	£12,013,237	5 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about York Minster Fund

What does York Minster Fund do?

TO RAISE MONEY TO HELP SUPPORT THE FABRIC AND MINISTRY OF YORK MINSTER.

How much income did York Minster Fund report in 2024?

York Minster Fund reported total income of £2.92m and reported expenditure of £8.31m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is York Minster Fund?

York Minster Fund has a program ratio of 279.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was York Minster Fund registered as a charity?

York Minster Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 1967 as charity number 252157. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs York Minster Fund?

York Minster Fund 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 York Minster Fund operate?

York Minster Fund operates in City Of York, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is York Minster Fund a registered charity?

Yes — York Minster Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 252157.