THE MICKLEGATE ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST
To further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the parish of Holy Trinity with St. John, Micklegate and St Martin cum Gregory, York including the repair and maintenance of Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate and St Marin-cum-Gregory Church, Micklegate
Financial health, per its FY2022 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £85,609 for the year, driven by a significant property revaluation gain of £352,350 which offset a net loss on investment funds of £228,984. Free reserves stood at £824,693, which the trustees consider sufficient to fund the charity's objects, although this represents a decrease from the previous year's £997,450.
What the accounts disclose
“the Charity will keep a minimum of £50,000 in immediately accessible cash balances to act as a general reserve. An additional £50,000 will also be similarly set aside to fund any unexpected requirement”
“During the year, grants were made to Holy Trinity Micklegate PCC (three trustees are also trustees of this charity) of £87,804” — page 19
“and TCS Enterprises (2021: £600) during the year, of which a director is a trustee of the charity.”
“During the year, grants were made to Holy Trinity Micklegate PCC (three trustees are also trustees of this charity) of £87,804” — page 19
“and TCS Enterprises (2021: £600) during the year, of which a director is a trustee of the charity.”
“During the year, grants were made to Holy Trinity Micklegate PCC (three trustees are also trustees of this charity) of £87,804” — page 19
“and TCS Enterprises (2021: £600) during the year, of which a director is a trustee of the charity.”
Charity Commission inquiry
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/11/2024)
Trustees
- Mark Oliver Wharfedalechair
- Adam James Stephen Edward Kingaby-Daly
- Timothy John Cowell Selman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | — | — |
| 31/12/2023 | — | — |
| 31/12/2022 | £199k | £320k |
Common questions
Is THE MICKLEGATE ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2022 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £85,609 for the year, driven by a significant property revaluation gain of £352,350 which offset a net loss on investment funds of £228,984. Free reserves stood at £824,693, which the trustees consider sufficient to fund the charity's objects, although this represents a decrease from the previous year's £997,450. Its FY2022 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST IPC PRESBYTERY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM | 1 | £47k |
| THE SOLA TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- TRINITY CHURCH YORK
- THE HOLY TRINITY GATESHEAD CHURCH TRUST
- THE FEOFFEES OF ST MICHAEL'S SPURRIERGATE, YORK
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, LEICESTER
- CHURCH ESTATE (INCLUDING THE CHARITY OF SIR WILLIAM BLACKETT THE YOUNGER)
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, MICKLEOVER, DERBY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MICKLEGATE ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST | £199k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH YORK | £324k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HOLY TRINITY GATESHEAD CHURCH TRUST | £289k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FEOFFEES OF ST MICHAEL'S SPURRIERGATE, YORK | £91k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, LEICESTER | £739k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH ESTATE (INCLUDING THE CHARITY OF SIR WILLIAM BLACKETT THE YOUNGER) | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | 54.8% | no doubt |