THE HEREFORDSHIRE MASONIC HOUSING TRUST
The relief of poor and/or disabled masons and/or wifes and widows who are poor and/or disabled in particular the provision of accomodation in Herefordshire
Objects
THE RELIEF OF POOR AND/OR DISABLED MASONS AND/OR THEIR WIVES AND WIDOWS WHO ARE POOR AND/OR DISABLED IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF SUITABLE ACCOMMODATION AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES, ESPECIALLY DESIGNED OR ADAPTED TO MEET THE DISABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £1,528,008.05 at the year end, representing a surplus of £58,483.46 for the period. The trustees maintain reserves in a deposit account to balance fluctuations in incoming resources and expenditure, with £1,189,641 held in a COIF charities deposit account at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees maintain reserves to balance the fluctuations of both incoming resources and expenditure from one year to another and to provide investment income.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £25k | £21k |
| 30/06/2025 | £80k | £22k |
| 30/06/2024 | £77k | £15k |
| 30/06/2023 | £49k | £11k |
| 30/06/2022 | £20k | £5k |
Common questions
Is THE HEREFORDSHIRE MASONIC HOUSING TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £1,528,008.05 at the year end, representing a surplus of £58,483.46 for the period. The trustees maintain reserves in a deposit account to balance fluctuations in incoming resources and expenditure, with £1,189,641 held in a COIF charities deposit account at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.