THE HORNCASTLE MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND
Provide benefits to Freemasons as required.Also to assist where we are able with non masonic activities involving other charities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £287,339, which is below the stated reserves policy target of 12 months' unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net expenditure of £10,117 for the year, primarily driven by a £6,074 loss on investments, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £963,533.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level that equates to at least 12 months' unrestricted expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- MR Stephen G Pickwellchair
- ALAN GEORGE MAWER
- ERIC CHARLES PHIPPS BSC
- GrahamWilliam Storr
- JOSEPH ROGER HANSARD JP
- Kevin Walker
- Malcolm William Frost
- Peter Jude
- Peter Tasker
- Roland Martin Freeman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £36k | £41k |
| 30/06/2024 | £34k | £40k |
| 30/06/2023 | £32k | £47k |
| 30/06/2022 | £33k | £86k |
| 30/06/2021 | £36k | £28k |
Common questions
Is THE HORNCASTLE MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £287,339, which is below the stated reserves policy target of 12 months' unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net expenditure of £10,117 for the year, primarily driven by a £6,074 loss on investments, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £963,533. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.