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THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION CARE COMPANY

Registered charity 1163245 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RMBI, THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION

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Latest income
£64.6m
Latest spending
£65.1m
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating deficit of £0.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a larger deficit in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £99.6 million, with undesignated reserves equivalent to approximately 4.4 months of charitable expenditure, which the trustees consider adequate to meet ongoing operational requirements.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: unclear (held: £99.6m)
“The residual funds are adequate to meet the ongoing operational requirements of the Charity.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), as the Corporate Trustee, appoints the Chair and Treasurer of the Board of RMBI Care Company and endorses all other appointments.
“The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), as the Corporate Trustee, appoints the Chair and Treasurer of the Board of RMBI Care Company and endorses all other appointments.” — page 5
“Total income for the period included significant contributions from the Masonic community, amounting to £6.4 million. These were received through direct donations, legacies and donations via our parent charity, the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF).” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income from the parent charity, Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), amounted to £6.4 million through direct donations, legacies, and donations.
“The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), as the Corporate Trustee, appoints the Chair and Treasurer of the Board of RMBI Care Company and endorses all other appointments.” — page 5
“Total income for the period included significant contributions from the Masonic community, amounting to £6.4 million. These were received through direct donations, legacies and donations via our parent charity, the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF).” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity operates a defined benefit pension scheme where RMBI Pension Trust Limited is the sole trustee.
“The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), as the Corporate Trustee, appoints the Chair and Treasurer of the Board of RMBI Care Company and endorses all other appointments.” — page 5
“Total income for the period included significant contributions from the Masonic community, amounting to £6.4 million. These were received through direct donations, legacies and donations via our parent charity, the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF).” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity has four wholly owned subsidiaries: RMBI Trading Ltd, Stability Investments Ltd, RMBI (Settlement) Limited and 19/21 GQS Limited.
“The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), as the Corporate Trustee, appoints the Chair and Treasurer of the Board of RMBI Care Company and endorses all other appointments.” — page 5
“Total income for the period included significant contributions from the Masonic community, amounting to £6.4 million. These were received through direct donations, legacies and donations via our parent charity, the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF).” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: RMBI Trading Ltd, Stability Investments Ltd, RMBI (Settlement) Limited, 19/21 GQS Limited
“The RMBICC owns 100% of authorised and issued ordinary share capital of RMBI Trading Limited, RMBI (Settlement) Limited, 19/21 GQS Limited and of Stability Investments Limited. The financial results of these companies have been consolidated.” — page 37
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Knox Cropper LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£64.6m
Total spending
£65.1m
Cost of raising funds
£50k
Reserves (reported)
£99.6m
Employees
1,093

Reported reserves equal ~18.4 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£64.6m£65.1m
31/03/2024£61.5m£64.5m
31/03/2023£54.0m£63.2m
31/03/2022£54.5m£61.1m
31/03/2021£58.1m£59.7m

Common questions

Is THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION CARE COMPANY financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating deficit of £0.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a larger deficit in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £99.6 million, with undesignated reserves equivalent to approximately 4.4 months of charitable expenditure, which the trustees consider adequate to meet ongoing operational requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.