WARWICKSHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The furtherance and promotion of such exclusively charitable purposes as the Charity Trustees may in their absolute discretion from time to time determine, and in particular, but without restriction the relief of poverty among Freemasons, their families, other dependent relatives in the UK who are in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £16,536,992, which is significantly higher than the stated policy intention to maintain capital with growth at CPI plus 3%. The independent auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the intention of the trustees, working with the investment advisors, to maintain the capital of the investments with growth at CPI plus 3%. Grants are paid out based on income that can be drawn out of the investments, whilst maintaining the principle above.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (03/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (03/02/2026)
Trustees
- DAVID ANTHONY BUTCHERchair
- Andrew Keith Staker
- Bernard Colin Foad
- David John Shakeshaft
- Geoffrey Walker
- John David Harris
- Philip laurence Hall
- Richard Lloyd Barker FCA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £637k | £736k |
| 31/12/2024 | £229k | £77k |
Common questions
Is WARWICKSHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £16,536,992, which is significantly higher than the stated policy intention to maintain capital with growth at CPI plus 3%. The independent auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Who funds WARWICKSHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WARWICKSHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED.
Shared trustees with funders
- Geoffrey Walker — trustee here and at THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- Philip laurence Hall — trustee here and at THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GRAND CHARITY | 1 | £29.6m |
| NORTHUMBERLAND MASONIC CHARITY ASSOCIATION | 1 | £825k |
| Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons' Charity (LRFC) | 1 | £187k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £20k |
| ATTEND | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- OXFORDSHIRE MASONIC CHARITY
- SUSSEX MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CIO
- MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- CHESHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITY
- North Wales Freemasons Charity
- THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARWICKSHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £637k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXFORDSHIRE MASONIC CHARITY | £88k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SUSSEX MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CIO | £156k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £90.8m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| CHESHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITY | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| North Wales Freemasons Charity | £148k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |