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Glastonbury Abbey

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1129263
Status
Registered
Registered
April 22, 2009
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Glastonbury

Address

Address
GLASTONBURY ABBEY
ABBEY GATEHOUSE
MAGDALENE STREET
GLASTONBURY
BA6 9EL

Activities

The charity maintains and cares for the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and the surrounding 36 acres/15 hectares of grounds enjoyed by 100,000 visitors a year from all over the world. Our museum explains the history of the abbey, presents its collections and hosts exhibitions and education activities. An events programme includes tours, talks and costumed re-enactors. We are open 364 days a year.

Objects: 1 To Preserve The Fabric And The Grounds Of Glastonbury Abbey Ruins For The Public Benefit; And2 To Use Glastonbury Abbey To Advance Religion In Accordance With The Doctrines Of The Church Of England; And3 To Educate The Public In The Historic And Religious Importance Of Glastonbury Abbey (Including The Skills And Learning Associated With IT).

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
What
Education/training, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Somerset

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Dec. 31, 2024 £2,925,940 £2,274,118 £3,204,004 41
Dec. 31, 2023 £2,024,436 £1,731,391 £2,632,134 41
Dec. 31, 2022 £1,462,562 £1,390,128 £2,375,561 38
Dec. 31, 2021 £1,400,031 £1,036,394 £2,289,568 35
Dec. 31, 2020 £1,156,647 £980,156 £1,738,213 40

Trustees

Name Appointed
David Odgers (Chair) Nov. 12, 2018
Dr Kyle Martin Leyden Nov. 6, 2025
Edward Gregory Sept. 26, 2024
Garry James Clulee Nov. 6, 2025
Janice Emily White
Martin Thomas Sept. 19, 2014
Monica Sidique Oct. 20, 2022
Nicholas Guy May Sept. 26, 2024
Paul Bentley Heal Oct. 2, 2020
Prof Roberta Gilchrist
Rev ALICE WATSON Sept. 25, 2025
Stephen Bird