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Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity

We are a grant making charity. The primary focus of our giving is social welfare and need, including the prevention or relief of poverty. Grants are restricted to individuals and organisations with connections in or around Kent.

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Activities & Mission

We are a grant making charity. The primary focus of our giving is social welfare and need, including the prevention or relief of poverty. Grants are restricted to individuals and organisations with connections in or around Kent.

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
£1,193,617
Latest Expenditure
£96,432

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 6.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 77.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 19.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,160,692
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,857
Investments £31,068
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £74,967
Raising Funds £18,602
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,863

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2017 — The Provincial Grand Lodge of East Kent Charity Fund (organisation 278214)
  • Asset transfer in in 2015 — East Kent Provincial Grand Masters Charity (organisation 1027054)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,193,617
£96,432£74,967£1,783,475£00 / 4
2024
£66,942
£135,9590 / 4
2023
£55,641
£54,6140 / 5
2022
£75,207
£38,2840 / 6
2021
£68,156
£39,5410 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity

What does Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity do?

We are a grant making charity. The primary focus of our giving is social welfare and need, including the prevention or relief of poverty. Grants are restricted to individuals and organisations with connections in or around Kent.

How much income did Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity report in 2025?

Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £96k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity registered as a charity?

Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2013 as charity number 1153575. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity?

Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER JOHN RODD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity operate?

Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity operates across 2 areas: Kent and Medway.

Is Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons' Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153575.

Details

Address
Province of East Kent
11 Estuary View Business Park
Boorman Way
WHITSTABLE
CT5 3SE
Registration Date
29 August 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5036261
Charity Number
1153575

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Trustees

PETER JOHN RODD Chair
Colin Alan Barden
David William Alexander
Mark Edward Costelloe
Peter Michael Brooshooft
Peter Ronald Rhodes
Also governs 1 other charity
Roy Edward Brooks

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30 July 2026
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