The Bishopthorpe Charitable Partners' Trust is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) operating in England since 2024.

Our charitable objects are:

  1. The advancement of education in religion;

  2. The advancement of the religion of the Church of England and of the Christian religion generally;

  3. The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage;

  4. The provision of financial assistance for persons in need who are or have been engaged or employed within the Church of England or other Christian body or who are dependants of such persons; and

  5. The furtherance of the work, mission, practical and spiritual needs of those persons who have, do, or will hold the office of Archbishop of York and those who assist them in their ministry.

The charity is led by a Board of between 5 and 11 Trustee Members, who oversee the day to day running of the charity. The Trustees have created an associate, non-voting class of membership of the charity called Charitable Partners. The Charitable Partners provide support through prayer, their individual talents, financial and other resources. The funds raised are available for the Trustees to make grants to individuals and organisations in furtherance of our charitable objectives.

For the 4 years ending in December 2027, the Trustees’ priorities set out in their grant-making policy for funding support are these:

  • The ministry of the archbishop;

  • Initiatives or projects that celebrate the faith stories of young people;

  • Initiatives or projects that renew missionary and purpose; and

  • Initiatives or projects that share resources for prayer and open up new pathways to Jesus Christ.

The Charitable Partners are invited to attend an annual meeting, where they can meet and hear from the Archbishop about his work and ministry; interact with some of those involved in delivering the grant-aided projects; and receive newsletters and prayer cards to help them understand and contribute prayerfully to the work being done through their donations.

If you think you’d like to know more about becoming a Charitable Partner, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details on our contact page.

Address

Bishopthorpe Charitable Partners' Trust
Bishopthorpe Palace
Bishopthorpe
York
YO23 2GE

Privacy

BCPTrust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation No. 1208221.

If you wish to contact trustees of the charity by post please use the Office of the Archbishop of York's address.