THE CHESHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASON'S FUND OF BENEVOLENCE
To assist in the relief of distress of Cheshire Mark Master Masons and their dependents, to make grants to other Masonic Charities and non Masonic charities
Objects
FOR THE RELIEF OF SUCH POOR AND DISTRESSED BROTHER MARK MASTER MASONS OR THEIR POOR AND DISTRESSED WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OR TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH MASONIC CHARITIES OR TO OR FOR SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS, SOCIETIES AND OBJECTS AS ARE PROPERLY CHARITABLE IN ENGLISH LAW.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains a liquid surplus with no borrowings and total unrestricted funds of £626,388. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. The organization relies on donations, legacies, and investment income to fund its charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have confirmed their commitment to maintain this Designated Fund into the future so as to safeguard the availability of funds for distribution.” — page 5
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/10/2021 (received 06/09/2022, 6 days after the 31/08/2022 due date).
Trustees
- ALBERT EDWARD CROSS
- Austin Westbury Bamber
- DAVID ALLDRED
- Richard Dennis Boorisi Antipas
- Ronald Adrian Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £53k | £24k |
| 31/10/2024 | £46k | £61k |
| 31/10/2023 | £58k | £53k |
| 31/10/2022 | £44k | £40k |
| 31/10/2021 | £43k | £29k |
Common questions
Is THE CHESHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASON'S FUND OF BENEVOLENCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains a liquid surplus with no borrowings and total unrestricted funds of £626,388. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. The organization relies on donations, legacies, and investment income to fund its charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHESHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASON'S FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | £53k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS OF LONDON BENEVOLENT FUND | £45k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | £2.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHESHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITY | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HERTFORDSHIRE BENEVOLENT FUND | £50k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |