Q YORK
OPEN MEETINGS IN YORK FOR ALL AGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING/REFLECTING UPON FAITH. MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE 5-11 YEARS. OPEN FOR ALL AGES "WALK AND TALK" EVENTS TO PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP, SUPPORT AND CARE. GARDENING SUPPORT FOR THE MORE ELDERLY IN OUR WIDER COMMUNITY. PILLARS CAFE. PRODUCTION EVENTS TO OFFER GREATER EXPERIENCES TO THE WIDER YORK COMMUNITY.
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;AND(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £257,837 for the year, largely driven by a one-off profit of £248,146 from the sale of a property. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,247,001, though the trustees note that bank facilities are renewed annually and not guaranteed, indicating a dependency on external funding sources for working capital.
What the accounts disclose
“This year's income also includes a one-off amount of £248,146 arising from the profit on the sale of the property at 13 Priory Street.”
“We do not believe in retaining excessive funds as a safeguard to unrealised adverse financial circumstances.” — page 4
“Michael Charles Fox (Director and Trustee) was an employee of Virgin Money which provides banking services to Q York. He is neither a Director of, nor a controlling shareholder in Virgin Money (Clydesdale Bank Plc) and retired on 30 April 2024.” — page 17
“During the year a total of £3,095 (2024 - £6,540) was donated to the Charitable Company by the Directors/Trustees.” — page 17
“Michael Charles Fox (Director and Trustee) was an employee of Virgin Money which provides banking services to Q York. He is neither a Director of, nor a controlling shareholder in Virgin Money (Clydesdale Bank Plc) and retired on 30 April 2024.” — page 17
“During the year a total of £3,095 (2024 - £6,540) was donated to the Charitable Company by the Directors/Trustees.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Allyson Nicole Butler
- Christopher Inkley
- Clare Louise Palmer
- MICHAEL CHARLES FOX
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £108k | £98k |
| 05/04/2024 | £85k | £138k |
| 05/04/2023 | £97k | £133k |
| 05/04/2022 | £96k | £198k |
| 05/04/2021 | £93k | £202k |
Common questions
Is Q YORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £257,837 for the year, largely driven by a one-off profit of £248,146 from the sale of a property. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,247,001, though the trustees note that bank facilities are renewed annually and not guaranteed, indicating a dependency on external funding sources for working capital. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HULL VINEYARD TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE DAVID GIBBONS FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE SYLVIA AND COLIN SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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- PARK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, RUSHDEN
- YORK RI
- YORK VINEYARD
- YORKSHIRE EDUCATION SOCIETY
- CARDIFF VINEYARD
- MID THAMES AREA QUAKER MEETING AND RELATED CHARITIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q YORK | £108k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PARK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, RUSHDEN | £212k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK RI | £564k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK VINEYARD | £307k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORKSHIRE EDUCATION SOCIETY | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF VINEYARD | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |