STAFFORDSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £1,164,540.06, comprising a General Restricted Fund of £37,873.93 and a General Designated Fund of £1,126,666.13. The filing reports a net movement in funds of £216,114.58 for the year, driven largely by unrealised investment gains of £75,533.01 and bequests of £128,913.43. Per the trustees' report, the funds are used to make distributions to applicants for charitable purposes, with management costs of £4,682.80 incurred during the period.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- David William Philipschair
- Christopher David Priestley
- Dr MICHAEL STIRLING RAWLE
- MATTHEW GIBBONS
- Raymond Haynes
- STUART SCOTT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £174k | £19k |
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £17k |
| 31/12/2023 | £40k | £41k |
| 31/12/2022 | £40k | £47k |
| 31/12/2021 | £27k | £37k |
Common questions
Is STAFFORDSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £1,164,540.06, comprising a General Restricted Fund of £37,873.93 and a General Designated Fund of £1,126,666.13. The filing reports a net movement in funds of £216,114.58 for the year, driven largely by unrealised investment gains of £75,533.01 and bequests of £128,913.43. Per the trustees' report, the funds are used to make distributions to applicants for charitable purposes, with management costs of £4,682.80 incurred during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.