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THE FREEMASONS' FUND FOR SURGICAL RESEARCH

Registered charity 252951 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE GRAND LODGE 250TH ANNIVERSARY FUND

Latest income
£203k
Latest spending
£317k
Registered
1967
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the unrestricted fund holds a deficit of £291,004, which the Trustees intend to clear via a transfer from the restricted endowment fund. The charity holds total net assets of £7,469,334, with the majority (£7,760,338) held in the endowment fund, while the unrestricted fund shows a negative balance. The Trustees have a realistic expectation that future income will cover the deficit, and the auditors confirmed no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The unrestricted fund shows a total deficit of £291,004 (2023 – £267,527). The Trustees have a realistic expectation that future income will be received to cover the deficit. A transfer of £291,004 from the restricted fund will be made to clear this deficit, as stated in note 13 of the accounts.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Dixon Wilson Audit Services LLP.

Trustees

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

Operates in: Camden

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£203k£317k
31/12/2023£268k£293k
31/12/2022£265k£292k
31/12/2021£149k£291k
31/12/2020£164k£208k

Common questions

Is THE FREEMASONS' FUND FOR SURGICAL RESEARCH financially healthy?

The accounts state that the unrestricted fund holds a deficit of £291,004, which the Trustees intend to clear via a transfer from the restricted endowment fund. The charity holds total net assets of £7,469,334, with the majority (£7,760,338) held in the endowment fund, while the unrestricted fund shows a negative balance. The Trustees have a realistic expectation that future income will cover the deficit, and the auditors confirmed no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Dixon Wilson Audit Services LLP.

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