TRUST PROPERTY ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMPANY OF THE MERCHANT ADVENTURERS OF THE CITY OF YORK
Latest income
£847k
Latest spending
£825k
Registered
1965
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free/unrestricted reserves stood at £1,052,621, which the trustees consider fit to meet at least six months' routine expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £59,043 for the year, supported by strong visitor numbers and rental streams, with no material uncertainties affecting its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £70,000 - £80,000 — above the median for charities its size (£60k)
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were: £70,000 - £80,000 1” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were: £70,000 - £80,000 1” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Administration and wages charges from connected trust
“During the year an administration charge of £3,000 (2024: £2,000) and a wages charge of £24,556 (2024:£23,249) was received from the 1988 Charitable Trust. The 1988 Charitable Trust is also under control of The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York. At the year end £5,679 (2024: £5,318) was due from the 1988 Charitable Trust.” — page 27
“During the year the Charitable Trust received no donations (2024: £60,000) from The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from controlling Company
“During the year an administration charge of £3,000 (2024: £2,000) and a wages charge of £24,556 (2024:£23,249) was received from the 1988 Charitable Trust. The 1988 Charitable Trust is also under control of The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York. At the year end £5,679 (2024: £5,318) was due from the 1988 Charitable Trust.” — page 27
“During the year the Charitable Trust received no donations (2024: £60,000) from The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Hall hire by members
“During the year an administration charge of £3,000 (2024: £2,000) and a wages charge of £24,556 (2024:£23,249) was received from the 1988 Charitable Trust. The 1988 Charitable Trust is also under control of The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York. At the year end £5,679 (2024: £5,318) was due from the 1988 Charitable Trust.” — page 27
“During the year the Charitable Trust received no donations (2024: £60,000) from The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £632
“There was £632 due at the year end (2024: £2,325).” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Total income
£847k
Total spending
£825k
Cost of raising funds
£194k
Reserves (reported)
£909k
Employees
20
Trustees
- COMPANY OF MERCHANT ADVENTURERS OF THE CITY OF YORK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £847k | £825k |
| 31/12/2024 | £860k | £798k |
| 31/12/2023 | £769k | £757k |
| 31/12/2022 | £754k | £698k |
| 31/12/2021 | £708k | £524k |
Common questions
Is TRUST PROPERTY ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMPANY OF THE MERCHANT ADVENTURERS OF THE CITY OF YORK financially healthy?
The accounts state that free/unrestricted reserves stood at £1,052,621, which the trustees consider fit to meet at least six months' routine expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £59,043 for the year, supported by strong visitor numbers and rental streams, with no material uncertainties affecting its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of TRUST PROPERTY ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMPANY OF THE MERCHANT ADVENTURERS OF THE CITY OF YORK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,000 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/04/2006 | £38k | "Meet the Merchants! York" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/11/2002 | £257k | "Enhanced Visitor Access to Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £817k |
| THREE PILLARS TRUST | 1 | £240k |
| UNITED TALMUDICAL ASSOCIATES LTD | 1 | £179k |
| MYR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £71k |
| LONIA LIMITED | 1 | £60k |
| S C K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £36k |
| C E K STERN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| DILLHAVEN LIMITED | 1 | £35k |