THE WESTMINSTER ABBEY TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2022 accounts
The accounts state that total resources decreased to £922,589 from £1,095,491 in the prior year, driven by a reduction in total income to £1,007,667. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £47,715, which falls within its stated target range of £40,000 to £50,000. The trustees confirm the entity is a going concern with sufficient financial cover for at least 12 months from the date of signing.
What the accounts disclose
“So far as possible the Trust seeks to maintain its unrestricted reserves in the range £40k to £50k.”
“During the year the Trust made grants of £1,170,660 (2021: £363,598) to Westminster Abbey.”
“The Trust has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, Westminster Abbey Developments Limited company registration number 05673214.This company was dormant during both the current and preceding year.” — page 22
“During the year the Trust made grants of £1,170,660 (2021: £363,598) to Westminster Abbey.”
“The Trust has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, Westminster Abbey Developments Limited company registration number 05673214.This company was dormant during both the current and preceding year.” — page 22
“The Trust has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, Westminster Abbey Developments Limited company registration number 05673214.This company was dormant during both the current and preceding year.” — page 22
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Vanessa Simeoni — Head Conservator
- Matthew Payne — Keeper of the Muniments
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- JOHN JAMES O'BRIENchair
- Angela Henderson
- Paul Galpin
- Rev David Stanton
- The Very Revd. Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £3.1m | £310k |
| 30/09/2024 | £2.2m | £8k |
| 30/09/2023 | £462k | £361k |
| 30/09/2022 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 30/09/2021 | £1.2m | £373k |
Common questions
Is THE WESTMINSTER ABBEY TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total resources decreased to £922,589 from £1,095,491 in the prior year, driven by a reduction in total income to £1,007,667. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £47,715, which falls within its stated target range of £40,000 to £50,000. The trustees confirm the entity is a going concern with sufficient financial cover for at least 12 months from the date of signing. Its FY2022 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds THE WESTMINSTER ABBEY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WESTMINSTER ABBEY TRUST as a grant recipient include THE MCCORQUODALE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION, THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION.