YORK CARES
To pursue any charitable purpose for the benefit of the people of the City of York, in particular, but not exclusively, by the selection, training and provision of volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a total surplus of £7,972 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £190,535. The trustees report that their policy objective of building adequate reserves to cover six months of operating costs plus redundancy costs has been achieved. The charity relies significantly on in-kind donations from the University of York, which accounted for £168,587 of total income.
What the accounts disclose
“Within the seconded staff costs are the key management personnel who received £17,996 (2024 £49,921).” — page 18
“Within the seconded staff costs are the key management personnel who received £17,996 (2024 £49,921).” — page 18
“Donations in the year include office and accommodation costs in kind from the University of York of £168,587 (2024: £161,394).” — page 9
“An objective had been set of building adequate reserves over time to cover six months forward operating costs plus redundancy costs for the current staff team, this has now been achieved.”
Trustees
- Jamie Kew-Robsonchair
- Adele Spencer
- Holly Rebecca Hennell
- Katie Susan Newman
- Leanne Janine Cooper
- Mora Lindsay Scaife
- Professor Kiran Trehan
- Suzanne Dickinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £326k | £318k |
| 31/07/2024 | £296k | £330k |
| 31/07/2023 | £248k | £279k |
| 31/07/2022 | £301k | £279k |
| 31/07/2021 | £284k | £248k |
Common questions
Is YORK CARES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a total surplus of £7,972 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £190,535. The trustees report that their policy objective of building adequate reserves to cover six months of operating costs plus redundancy costs has been achieved. The charity relies significantly on in-kind donations from the University of York, which accounted for £168,587 of total income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of YORK CARES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £150,001 - £160,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of York Council | — | £626 | Dringhouses Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £626 | Westfield Ward Grant |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 2 | £99k |
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £244k |
| CARERS TRUST | 1 | £191k |
| HEY SMILE FOUNDATION | 1 | £42k |
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | 1 | £19k |
| CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE PATRICIA AND DONALD SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- UNIVERSITY OF YORK STUDENTS' UNION
- YORK MINSTER
- Carers Plus Yorkshire Ltd
- ROTARY CLUB OF YORK CHARITY FUND
- YORK VINEYARD
- CHAPEL & YORK UK FOUNDATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YORK CARES | £326k | £150,001 - £160,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF YORK STUDENTS' UNION | £6.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK MINSTER | £18.3m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | below | 69.8% | no doubt |
| Carers Plus Yorkshire Ltd | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROTARY CLUB OF YORK CHARITY FUND | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK VINEYARD | £307k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |