EAST LANCASHIRE MARK BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED
To provide relief to those in need among Mark Masons, their widows and dependants in the Province of East Lancashire.The Charity helps other organizations who benefit the public by providing services which encompass outdoor activities, specialist rescue services, medical healthcare and support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income of £97,551 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £3,463,681. The trustees maintain unrestricted cash at bank of £56,785, which they state is in line with their reserves policy target of approximately £50,000. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees believe it is appropriate to maintain unrestricted funds in the order of £50,000 to meet planned refurbishment of the properties, any immediate maintenance costs and to meet the promises of charitable‘donations.” — page 5
“On legal advice, the trustees submitted a Serious Incident Report to the Charity Commission who have indicated that they are satisfied that the trustees have identified an error and acted appropriately to remedy it.” — page 6
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- John Andrew Christian Porterchair
- IAN SIMON PAUL
- Michael Colin
- Roger Fielding
- Stephen William Bolton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £236k | £149k |
| 31/03/2024 | £226k | £171k |
| 31/03/2023 | £222k | £232k |
| 31/03/2022 | £199k | £163k |
| 31/03/2021 | £178k | £147k |
Common questions
Is EAST LANCASHIRE MARK BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income of £97,551 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £3,463,681. The trustees maintain unrestricted cash at bank of £56,785, which they state is in line with their reserves policy target of approximately £50,000. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by P B Syddall & Co.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST LANCASHIRE MARK BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | £236k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITY | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Citizens Advice East Lancashire | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROVINCE OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE MASONIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND OF SOUTH WALES | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |