York Minster

York Minster is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, but with the current building dating from the 13th century, it is a fragile masterpiece which needs constant care.

The cathedral receives no regular income from the Government, Church of England or Diocese of York towards its restoration and conservation. Including our ongoing restoration and conservation work, it costs £30,000 per day to run and maintain York Minster and our admission charge income covers less than 50% of this daily cost.

We’re therefore reliant on the generous support of our worshippers, visitors, partners and supporters to help us sustain this great cathedral and its work for generations to come. You can learn more about our current conservation projects but donations can also support the cathedral’s music and Christian mission.

Living Generously provides resources to help explore generosity within York Minster – praying that together, we continue to build a generous church. Click here to learn more about Living Generously.

In addition to The Chapter of York (the cathedral’s governing body), there are two registered charities which also raise money to support York Minster – the York Minster Fund (registered charity number 252157) and the Friends of York Minster (registered charity number 222871). Learn more below.

Governing body

Chapter of York

The Minster’s governing body is responsible for the delivery of our worship, mission, outreach and learning, as well as the cathedral’s properties and finances. You can support our work in Christian mission, music and fabric maintenance by donating below.

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Ways of giving – Chapter of York

As well as giving online, there are lots of other ways you can support the Chapter’s work, from setting up a standard order to leaving a legacy.

Donate online
Send a cheque – cheques should be made payable to the Chapter of York and sent to the Finance Team, 8-9 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7HH
Set-up a Standing Order – if you would like to set-up a standing order please contact finance@yorkminster.org.
Leave a legacy –since the first cathedral was founded on this site in AD627, York Minster has relied on the generous gifts left by our forebears, from archbishops to kings, knights to noblemen, soldiers to choristers, and people from every walk of life. Still today, legacies form an important part of York Minster’s income. If you are interested in leaving a gift in your Will, please contact Andy Oates, Chapter Clerk, at chapterclerk@yorkminster.org.

Fundraising

The York Minster Fund

Since 1967, the Fund has raised money for York Minster for many projects and in 2007 became its lead fundraising partner. The independent charity is regulated by the Fundraising Regulator and raises money to support ongoing conservation and restoration, as well as the cathedral’s work in music, learning and education. It is currently focusing on raising funds to protect our irreplaceable stained glass. Learn more about the Fund’s work here or donate using the button below.

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Ways of giving – York Minster Fund

You can donate to the Fund in a number of ways:

Donate online
Send a cheque – cheques should be made payable to York Minster Fund and sent to York Minster Fund, 8-9 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7HH
Set-up a Standing Order – if you would like to set-up a standing order please contact ymf@yorkminster.org
Leave a legacy – the Fund seeks legacies to support the ongoing work of conservation and restoration as well as music, learning and education. For information and advice on leaving a gift in your will, please click here. For further enquiries please contact Heidi Carberry at ymf@yorkminster.org.”
Become a Patron – York Minster Fund offers exclusive packages, perfect for yourself or as a gift. They include special access to parts of the Cathedral, priority booking for events and discounts at Minster Shops. Download a full list of packages and benefits below and see a list of our patrons here

York Minster Fund Patrons Packages

Choose from three packages and give between £10 and £50 a month to receive a range of exclusive benefits. You can learn more about the York Minster Fund and its work here.

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