YORKSHIRE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Provision of theological education validated by Durham University under the Common Awards Scheme. The scheme is open to those who wish to train for lay or ordained ministry and for independent students who have a genuine interest in pursuing study in theology, ministry and mission. Opportunities to study programmes are provided at nine different locations spread across the whole of Yorkshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £8,545 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £50,442. The trustees confirm that these reserves comply with their policy requiring a minimum of one half of the average annual expenditure for the preceding three years. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“This complies with the trustees' reserves policy, which requires a minimum of one half of the average annual expenditure for the preceding three years to be available in reserves.” — page 5
Trustees
- Dr Daniel McGinnis
- Rev Hayley Matthews
- Rt Revd Mark Crispin Rake Sowerby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £81k | £90k |
| 31/08/2024 | £84k | £87k |
| 31/08/2023 | £92k | £88k |
| 31/08/2022 | £89k | £88k |
| 31/08/2021 | £98k | £91k |
Common questions
Is YORKSHIRE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £8,545 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £50,442. The trustees confirm that these reserves comply with their policy requiring a minimum of one half of the average annual expenditure for the preceding three years. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.