Who we are
York Minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York and the Cathedral for the Diocese of York, as well as a centre for Christian life in the North of England. York Minster has been a place of prayer and pilgrimage for over 1,400 years and daily acts of worship presented with exceptional music and liturgy are still at the heart of cathedral life.
York Minster is a breathtaking gothic masterpiece with stunning medieval stained glass that acts as a magnet, drawing over 600,000 people from all over the world to visit in person, with many more joining our worship through our popular live streaming of services. Alongside our renowned accredited museum, library and archives, the Minster is also one of the centres of York’s lively cultural life, hosting many concerts and exhibitions.
Over 200 staff members supported by 400 volunteers strive to achieve our vision which is ‘To inspire everyone to experience God’s love through our welcome, worship and work’. Our values of Integrity, Purpose, Humility and Compassion guide our behaviours and underpin all that we do.
How we are governed
The Minster is governed by the Chapter of York, a registered charity, chaired by the Dean (CEO) and comprising executive trustees (Residentiary Canons) and non-executive trustees (Lay Canons). Chapter oversees all aspects of the Minster’s statutory compliance, strategic vision, policies and priorities.
The day-to-day operation...