THE EAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITY
The relief of poverty, predominantly but not exclusively to East Lancashire Freemasons and their dependents.The education of children of needy or deceased FreemasonsTo promote other charitable purposes for the general benefit of the public living predominantly but not exclusively in the East Lancashire area.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £213,617 for the year, primarily due to increased costs, although unrestricted net assets increased by £81,703 to £9.584 million following significant investment gains. The trustees confirm the charity is in a sound financial position with sufficient assets to continue its objectives, and the auditors found no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One of the Directors/Trustees has been paid remuneration from an employment with the Charity. Remuneration of £39,095 (2023: £35,541) and pension contributions of £4,212 (2023: £4,005) were paid to J Ward in accordance with an employment contract and related to duties as an employee of the charity rather than as a Director/Trustee.” — page 45
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Chad Northcott — Chairman
- Philip Price — Secretary
- Stephen Thomson — Chairman
- Paul Sellers — Secretary
- Karen Hall — Secretary
- David Lightbown — Chairman
- Roger Tinker — Chairman
- John Taylor — Provincial Grand Charity Steward
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Chad Anthony Northcottchair
- Christopher Michael WILDMAN
- David Lightbown
- John Anthony Griffin
- John Richard Farrington
- John Taylor
- Julie Ward
- Mark Wiliam Davis
- Martin David Edward HORAN
- PHILIP JOHN PRICE
- Peter Lyndon Nicholson
- ROBERT FRANKL
- TONY STEPHENSON
- WILLIAM RAYMOND WAITE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £787k | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2020 | £873k | £858k |
Common questions
Is THE EAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £213,617 for the year, primarily due to increased costs, although unrestricted net assets increased by £81,703 to £9.584 million following significant investment gains. The trustees confirm the charity is in a sound financial position with sufficient assets to continue its objectives, and the auditors found no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Percy Westhead & Company.
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 WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £41k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £20k |
| ATTEND | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- OXFORDSHIRE MASONIC CHARITY
- MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- EAST LANCASHIRE MARK BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED
- Durham Freemasons Charity
- WEST RIDING MASONIC CHARITIES LIMITED
- CHESHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITY | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXFORDSHIRE MASONIC CHARITY | £88k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £90.8m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| EAST LANCASHIRE MARK BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | £236k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Durham Freemasons Charity | £524k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST RIDING MASONIC CHARITIES LIMITED | £764k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |