SELBY ABBEY TRUST
To apply income received to the restoration, repair and upkeep of the fabric of Selby Abbey or to the restoration, modification and maintenance of the organ of Selby Abbey.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £100,385, which is below the stated policy target of six months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net loss of £16,460 for the year, driven by a significant reduction in charitable expenditure compared to the prior year, and had no employees during the period.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trust to maintain free reserves at a level which they feel provides sufficient funds to cover administration and support costs for not less than approximately six months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- JOHN ENGELHARTchair
- Angela Crossland
- Dr Martin Clarke
- Grace Pullan
- JENNIFER COOKE
- Paul Simpson
- Rev John Charles Weetman
- StephenC R Fell
- TOM PILCHER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £17k | £26k |
| 30/11/2024 | £26k | £44k |
| 30/11/2023 | £39k | £169k |
| 30/11/2022 | £31k | £330k |
| 30/11/2021 | £356k | £87k |
Common questions
Is SELBY ABBEY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £100,385, which is below the stated policy target of six months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net loss of £16,460 for the year, driven by a significant reduction in charitable expenditure compared to the prior year, and had no employees during the period. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.