PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF KENT CHARITY FUND
Relief of poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows and children or for the benefit of Masonic Charities or other charitable Institutions, Societies or objects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £13,891 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in a decrease in total assets from £104,672 to £87,742. The trustees note that while donations from individual members increased, donations from lodges decreased, and member numbers are slightly reducing. The reserve policy aims to maintain 18 to 24 months of annual income, though this is likely to be relaxed for flexibility in the current year.
What the accounts disclose
“The usual policy of the Fund is to maintain a reserve which represents between 18 months and 24 months of annual income.” — page 2
Trustees
- Alan Short
- Dr John Peter Shervington
- IAN GALLEHAWK
- MALCOLM BURKETT
- Paul Settle MBE
- Robin Michael Evans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £46k | £49k |
| 05/04/2024 | £31k | £42k |
| 05/04/2023 | £30k | £11k |
| 05/04/2022 | £33k | £28k |
| 05/04/2021 | £102k | £96k |
Common questions
Is PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF KENT CHARITY FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £13,891 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in a decrease in total assets from £104,672 to £87,742. The trustees note that while donations from individual members increased, donations from lodges decreased, and member numbers are slightly reducing. The reserve policy aims to maintain 18 to 24 months of annual income, though this is likely to be relaxed for flexibility in the current year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.