Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association
Also known as: Berks and Oxon Mark Benevolent Association
The charity's purpose is 1.To provide immediate assistance to Berkshire Mark Masons or their widows in time of need in compliance with our by laws; 2. Support to small local charities; 3. Support to one Berkshire-wide Charity each year;4. Support to National Charitable Giving through the Mark Benevolent Fund.Support to Option 1 will always receive first call on funds.
Activities & Mission
The charity's purpose is 1.To provide immediate assistance to Berkshire Mark Masons or their widows in time of need in compliance with our by laws; 2. Support to small local charities; 3. Support to one Berkshire-wide Charity each year;4. Support to National Charitable Giving through the Mark Benevolent Fund.Support to Option 1 will always receive first call on funds.
Grants
Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2024)
- £9,017
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £24,496 | £19,413 | 0 / 28 | |||
| 2022 | £18,349 | £4,996 | 0 / 26 | |||
| 2021 | £16,663 | £20,965 | 0 / 28 |
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Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association
What does Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association do?
The charity's purpose is 1.To provide immediate assistance to Berkshire Mark Masons or their widows in time of need in compliance with our by laws; 2. Support to small local charities; 3. Support to one Berkshire-wide Charity each year;4. Support to National Charitable Giving through the Mark Benevolent Fund.Support to Option 1 will always receive first call on funds.
How much income did Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association report in 2024?
Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association registered as a charity?
Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 1973 as charity number 265522. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association?
Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Etienne Payen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association operate?
Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association operates across 6 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Reading, Slough and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association a registered charity?
Yes — Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 265522.
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Also Known As
- Berks and Oxon Mark Benevolent Association
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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