THE FRIENDS OF BEVERLEY MINSTER
The presevation and adornment of Beverley Minster and the general mtce of the Minster, its activities and services, its ornaments and furnishings;To make gifts to the Minster which may be acceptable to the PCCTo promote public interest in the Minster its history and its work
Objects
TO CO-OPERATE WITH THE MINSTER AUTHORITIES IN TH PRESERVATION AND ADORNMENT OF BEVERLEY MINSTER AND THE GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF THE MINSTER, ITS ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES, ITS ORNAMENTS AND FURNISHINGS; TO MAKE GIFTS FOR THE MINSTER WHICH MAY BE ACCEPTABLE TO THE P.C.C., TO PROMOTE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE MINSTER, ITS HISTORY AND ITS WORK; AND FOR ALL THESE PURPOSES TO SEEK TO BIND TOGETHER IN A COMMON FELLOWSHIP ALL THOSE WHO LOVE BEVERLEY MINSTER.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £13,078 for the year, with total income of £54,508 and total expenditure of £41,430. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,099,786, held for future project expenditure, though they anticipate a significant reduction in funds over the medium term as identified projects require substantial funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The total income received for the year amounted to £54,508, including income from members subscriptions, donations and bequests of £21,336 and investment income of £31,064.” — page 23
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Mary Elizabeth Meadchair
- Dr Susan Anne Neave
- Fiona Goel
- JAMES MOORE
- James Palmer
- Michael Robson
- PAMELA JOAN MARTIN
- Rev Stephen Deas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £55k | £41k |
| 31/03/2024 | £76k | £21k |
| 31/03/2023 | £115k | £8k |
| 31/03/2022 | £148k | £392k |
| 31/03/2021 | £151k | £247k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF BEVERLEY MINSTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £13,078 for the year, with total income of £54,508 and total expenditure of £41,430. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,099,786, held for future project expenditure, though they anticipate a significant reduction in funds over the medium term as identified projects require substantial funding.