# GLASTONBURY ABBEY

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1129263
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [06873912](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06873912)
- **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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1129263


## Contact

- **Address:** GLASTONBURY ABBEY, ABBEY GATEHOUSE, MAGDALENE STREET, GLASTONBURY
- **Postcode:** BA6 9EL
- **Phone:** 01458 836112
- **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.




## Classification

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



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** GLASTONBURY
- Somerset





## Trustees

| Name | Role | 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 |
| 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 |  |  |



## Linked charities

- GLASTONBURY ABBEY TRUST (1129263-1)



