THE YORK DIOCESAN MINISTERS' RELIEF (2009) FUND
The relief of need, hardship and distress among clergy and licensed lay workers who reside or serve (or have resided or served) in the Diocese of York and among dependant relatives or those who have served as housekeepers to those named above.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £1,899,754, with unrestricted reserves at £196,161. The trustees consider this unrestricted amount sufficient to meet grant-making obligations and note it is significantly above their £80,000 review threshold. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £32,277, driven primarily by investment gains.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have determined that should unrestricted reserves reduce to £80,000 it will be necessary for them to reconsider this decision” — page 3
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (19/02/2026)
Trustees
- MRS SUE TRUEFITTchair
- CANON PETER JOHN WARRY
- David Millican
- John Longbottom
- The Venerable Amanda Bloor
- The Venerable Elizabeth Hassall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £52k | £62k |
| 31/12/2023 | £52k | £91k |
| 31/12/2022 | £51k | £72k |
| 31/12/2021 | £48k | £30k |
| 31/12/2020 | £46k | £31k |
Common questions
Is THE YORK DIOCESAN MINISTERS' RELIEF (2009) FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves increased to £1,899,754, with unrestricted reserves at £196,161. The trustees consider this unrestricted amount sufficient to meet grant-making obligations and note it is significantly above their £80,000 review threshold. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £32,277, driven primarily by investment gains. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.