# GLASTONBURY ABBEY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1129263
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** April 22, 2009
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1129263


## Contact

- **Address:** GLASTONBURY ABBEY, ABBEY GATEHOUSE, MAGDALENE STREET, GLASTONBURY
- **Postcode:** BA6 9EL
- **Phone:** 01458836112
- **Email:** info@glastonburyabbey.com
- **Website:** www.glastonburyabbey.com



## Activities

**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).

**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.

**Area of benefit:** GLASTONBURY




## 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

- Somerset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £2925940 | £2274118 | £3204004 | 41 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £2024436 | £1731391 | £2632134 | 41 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1462562 | £1390128 | £2375561 | 38 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1400031 | £1036394 | £2289568 | 35 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £1156647 | £980156 | £1738213 | 40 |



## Trustees

- **DAVID ODGERS** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 12, 2018
- Dr Kyle Martin Leyden — appointed Nov. 6, 2025
- EDWARD GREGORY — appointed Sept. 26, 2024
- Garry James Clulee — appointed Nov. 6, 2025
- JANICE EMILY WHITE
- Martin Thomas — appointed Sept. 19, 2014
- Monica Sidique — appointed Oct. 20, 2022
- NICHOLAS GUY MAY — appointed Sept. 26, 2024
- PAUL BENTLEY HEAL — appointed Oct. 2, 2020
- PROF ROBERTA GILCHRIST
- Rev ALICE WATSON — appointed Sept. 25, 2025
- STEPHEN BIRD