NORTHUMBERLAND MASONIC CHARITY ASSOCIATION
NMCA is primarily a fundraising appeal fund for all freemasons in the Masonic Province of Northumberland. Each year one or more masonic provinces are nominated by The Grand Charity of the United Grand Lodge of England to host a Festival in aid of a designated charity. The Province of Northumberland was nominated to host a Festival in 2020 in aid of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £123,706, a decrease from the previous year's £161,518, driven by a net movement in funds of £67,073. The charity reported total incoming resources of £248,759 and total resources expended of £291,613, resulting in a net decrease in overall funds. The trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- JOHN JAMES CRAIGSchair
- GARNET DUFF BURTON
- Gavin Edward Wales
- IAN MICHAEL GILBERG FCIS
- John Nigel Bruce
- KEVIN PETER STANNARD
- Nicholas Martyn Deakin
- Paul Richard Winship
- Peter Maurice Smith
- Robert Neil Foster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £249k | £292k |
| 05/04/2024 | £210k | £288k |
| 05/04/2023 | £320k | £291k |
| 05/04/2022 | £242k | £178k |
| 05/04/2021 | £229k | £284k |
Common questions
Is NORTHUMBERLAND MASONIC CHARITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £123,706, a decrease from the previous year's £161,518, driven by a net movement in funds of £67,073. The charity reported total incoming resources of £248,759 and total resources expended of £291,613, resulting in a net decrease in overall funds. The trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHUMBERLAND MASONIC CHARITY ASSOCIATION | £249k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| North Wales Freemasons Charity | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PROVINCE OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE MASONIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £327k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXFORDSHIRE MASONIC CHARITY | £88k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Durham Freemasons Charity | £524k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |