# THE YORK MYSTERY PLAYS SUPPORTERS TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1176113
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Dec. 6, 2017
- **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=1176113


## Contact

- **Address:** YORK MYSTERY PLAYS SUPPORTERS TRUST, C/O YORK THEATRE ROYAL, SAINT LEONARD'S PLACE, YORK
- **Postcode:** YO1 7HD
- **Phone:** 07933401379
- **Email:** phil.turner@ympst.co.uk
- **Website:** ympst.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE MEDIEVAL MYSTERY PLAYS OF YORK BY:DISSEMINATING HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY INFORMATION ABOUT THE YORK MYSTERY PLAYS INCLUDING BY OPERATING A WEBSITE;SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PLAYS BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF YORK;WORKING TO MAKE PRODUCTIONS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF AGE, GENDER, ABILITY, RACE OR BELIEF;DEVELOPING STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ARTS AND CULTURE SECTORS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC ACCESS TO PERFORMANCES.

**Activities:** Operates in the city of York raising awareness and understanding of York's medieval Mystery Plays, raises funds for community performances of the Plays and works with Arts and tourism stakeholders to coordinate and support performances.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- City Of York



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2025 | £8961 | £7079 | — | — |
| April 5, 2024 | £3220 | £2386 | — | — |
| April 5, 2023 | £6784 | £9954 | — | — |
| April 5, 2022 | £10489 | £8510 | — | — |
| April 5, 2021 | £4964 | £1976 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Dr Emily Hansen** (Chair) — appointed April 14, 2025
- Anna Briggs — appointed Feb. 5, 2025
- David Denbigh — appointed March 2, 2021
- James Tyler — appointed Feb. 3, 2026
- Janice Newton — appointed Jan. 28, 2026
- Mark Comer — appointed Feb. 5, 2025
- PHILIP TURNER — appointed Nov. 2, 2023
- Patricia Campbell — appointed Jan. 28, 2026
- Tristan Heaven — appointed Feb. 5, 2025
- Valerie Burgess — appointed March 3, 2026