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Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund

To receive bequests and donations from Mark Lodges, Royal Ark Mariner Lodges and Brethren of the Province of Northumberland and from other Masonic organisations. To make grants to Mark Brethren, widows and children in need and donations to the Fund of Benevolence of Grand Mark Lodge & other Masonic and non Masonic charities.

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Activities & Mission

To receive bequests and donations from Mark Lodges, Royal Ark Mariner Lodges and Brethren of the Province of Northumberland and from other Masonic organisations. To make grants to Mark Brethren, widows and children in need and donations to the Fund of Benevolence of Grand Mark Lodge & other Masonic and non Masonic 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
£41,381
Latest Expenditure
£35,564

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£41,381
£35,5640 / 5
2024
£46,212
£20,3520 / 7
2023
£26,666
£26,2970 / 6
2022
£29,978
£29,7240 / 4
2021
£53,075
£24,6530 / 100

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Frequently asked questions about Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund

What does Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund do?

To receive bequests and donations from Mark Lodges, Royal Ark Mariner Lodges and Brethren of the Province of Northumberland and from other Masonic organisations. To make grants to Mark Brethren, widows and children in need and donations to the Fund of Benevolence of Grand Mark Lodge & other Masonic and non Masonic charities.

How much income did Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund report in 2025?

Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund reported total income of £41k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 1992 as charity number 1007791. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund?

Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Raymond Arthur Walton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund operate?

Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1007791.

Details

Address
Cramlington Masonic Hall
CRAMLINGTON
Northumberland
NE23 1DN
Registration Date
28 January 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1007791
Charity Number
1007791

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Trustees

Raymond Arthur Walton Chair
Hugh Padruig MacLeod
Leslie Frederick Francis
Paul Oliver Hilditch
Richard Northey
STUART CAIRNS
Also governs 2 other charities

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