THE LINDSEY AND HERMES LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND
To manage and maintain property and monies for the benefit of such poor and distressed masons, their families, or such other masonic charities or other charitable institutions and objects as the lodges shall from time to time direct.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £32,105 at the end of the period, with a stated policy that reserves are used for the building and maintenance of new premises. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are used for the building and maintenance of new premises” — page 5
Trustees
- Andrew Martin Smith
- Harjit Singh Bains
- IAN CASTLEDINE
- JOHN RICHARD TRUSS
- John Forest Laking
- LESLIE ALAN DARBY
- Michel Yvans Fevrier
- Paul John Lincoln
- SEAN ANTHONY DEVLIN
- Steven Jess Marshall
- Terence Charles Ball
- Timothy James Higham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £28k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £48k |
| 31/03/2023 | £28k | £23k |
| 31/03/2022 | £27k | £54k |
| 31/03/2021 | £135k | £196k |
Common questions
Is THE LINDSEY AND HERMES LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £32,105 at the end of the period, with a stated policy that reserves are used for the building and maintenance of new premises. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.