York Museum & Gallery Trust
Also known as: York Museums Trust
Museum and gallery services for residents of and visitors to York and the surrounding areas.
Activities & Mission
Museum and gallery services for residents of and visitors to York and the surrounding areas.
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 65% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £9,226,850 | £10,134,209 | £8,914,260 | £3,787,869 | £764,753 | 151 / 208 |
| 2024 | £7,490,294 | £8,367,586 | £7,323,677 | £4,469,228 | £883,799 | 142 / 103 |
| 2023 | £7,112,256 | £8,946,848 | £7,966,796 | £5,160,520 | £1,073,322 | 129 / 149 |
| 2022 | £5,643,161 | £7,243,575 | £6,813,393 | £4,323,112 | £1,199,615 | 110 / 65 |
| 2021 | £4,757,349 | £6,591,546 | £6,302,414 | £3,482,526 | £1,162,093 | 149 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about York Museum & Gallery Trust
What does York Museum & Gallery Trust do?
Museum and gallery services for residents of and visitors to York and the surrounding areas.
How much income did York Museum & Gallery Trust report in 2025?
York Museum & Gallery Trust reported total income of £9.23m and reported expenditure of £10.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is York Museum & Gallery Trust?
York Museum & Gallery Trust has a program ratio of 96.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was York Museum & Gallery Trust registered as a charity?
York Museum & Gallery Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 2002 as charity number 1092466. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs York Museum & Gallery Trust?
York Museum & Gallery Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does York Museum & Gallery Trust operate?
York Museum & Gallery Trust operates across 2 areas: City Of York and North Yorkshire.
Is York Museum & Gallery Trust a registered charity?
Yes — York Museum & Gallery Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092466.
Details
MARYGATE
YORK
YO30 7DR
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Also Known As
- York Museums Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated