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Bristol Masons' Charity

Also known as: The Bristol Masonic Benevolent Institution

1. To make grants to Masons and / or their dependents who are living in reduced circumstances.2. To make grants to individuals at the discretion of the management Committee3. To make grants to other Registered Charities

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Activities & Mission

1. To make grants to Masons and / or their dependents who are living in reduced circumstances.2. To make grants to individuals at the discretion of the management Committee3. To make grants to other Registered Charities

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£358,442
Latest Expenditure
£464,746

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 29.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 22.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,146
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £173,010
Other Income £462,436

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £188,492
Raising Funds £36,672
Governance £1,680
Grants to Institutions £171,839
Other Expenditure £605,789

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£358,442
£464,7460 / 7
2023
£637,592
£830,953£188,492£6,559,392£200,0000 / 7
2022
£791,639
£770,483£130,373£6,399,546£120,0000 / 7
2021
£719,380
£1,051,680£47,750£6,814,155£00 / 6
2020
£800,908
£475,692£81,970£6,164,513£920,4440 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bristol Masons' Charity

What does Bristol Masons' Charity do?

1. To make grants to Masons and / or their dependents who are living in reduced circumstances.2. To make grants to individuals at the discretion of the management Committee3. To make grants to other Registered Charities

How much income did Bristol Masons' Charity report in 2024?

Bristol Masons' Charity reported total income of £358k and reported expenditure of £465k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bristol Masons' Charity?

Bristol Masons' Charity has a program ratio of 29.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bristol Masons' Charity registered as a charity?

Bristol Masons' Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206528. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Bristol Masons' Charity?

Bristol Masons' Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bristol Masons' Charity operate?

Bristol Masons' Charity operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bristol Masons' Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Bristol Masons' Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206528.

Details

Address
12 Grove Road
Coombe Dingle
BRISTOL
BS9 2RQ
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
206528
Charity Number
206528

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Trustees

ALLAN ROSENGREN
DAVID MANDER
Rev Steven Andrew Hawkins
Richard Lewis
TIMOTHY JOHN BRUNTON

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Bristol Masonic Benevolent Institution

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14 May 2026
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