THE WESTMINSTER ABBEY APPEAL 1953 FUND
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust held total resources of £9,550,078 as of 29 September 2023, representing a net surplus of £140,456 for the year. The Trustees confirm the Trust is a going concern with positive fund balances and a negligible cost base, supported by investment income. No grants were issued during the year, and the charity has no staff, with administration costs borne by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
What the accounts disclose
“Transactions with the Collegiate Church of St Peter in Westminster and its wholly owned subsidiaries are exempt from the detailed disclosures required by FRS 102 because the Collegiate Church of St Peter in Westminster prepares consolidated Group accounts which are publicly available.” — page 16
“The independent examination fees were met by the Dean and Chapter.”
“Transactions with the Collegiate Church of St Peter in Westminster and its wholly owned subsidiaries are exempt from the detailed disclosures required by FRS 102 because the Collegiate Church of St Peter in Westminster prepares consolidated Group accounts which are publicly available.” — page 16
“The independent examination fees were met by the Dean and Chapter.”
Trustees
- THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF THE COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF ST PETER WESTMINSTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 29/09/2025 | £199k | £0 |
| 29/09/2024 | £158k | £3 |
| 29/09/2023 | £140k | £3 |
| 29/09/2022 | £11k | £107k |
| 29/09/2021 | £121k | £572k |
Common questions
Is THE WESTMINSTER ABBEY APPEAL 1953 FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Trust held total resources of £9,550,078 as of 29 September 2023, representing a net surplus of £140,456 for the year. The Trustees confirm the Trust is a going concern with positive fund balances and a negligible cost base, supported by investment income. No grants were issued during the year, and the charity has no staff, with administration costs borne by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.