The York Glaziers' Trust
Analysis
The York Glaziers' Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in August 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00911219). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The York Glaziers' Trust reported income of £883k and spending of £833k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £586k to £883k (+50%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The York Glaziers' Trust sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include National Biodiversity Network Trust (£874k), British Dental Association Trust Fund (£883k) and City of Bradford YMCA (£867k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 92%, investments 4.4% and donations and legacies 3.9%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.8%. Reserves of £1.5m would cover about 21 months of spending at that rate. It employed 16 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 3.9%
- Charitable activities 92%
- Investments 4.4%
In the charity's own words
Conservation, restoration and protection of historic stained glass of all periods; creation of new windows. Active throughout the UK. Responsible for the care and protection of the stained glass of York Minster on behalf of the Chapter of York . Condition surveys and specialist reports including art historical research. In-house training and internship opportunities. Education of the public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| National Biodiversity Network Trust | London | £874k |
| British Dental Association Trust Fund | lONDON | £883k |
| City of Bradford YMCA | Bradford | £867k |
| West Wales Rivers Trust | Dyfed | £884k |