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Northumberland Masonic Charity Association

Also known as: The Nmca

NMCA is primarily a fundraising appeal fund for all freemasons in the Masonic Province of Northumberland. Each year one or more masonic provinces are nominated by The Grand Charity of the United Grand Lodge of England to host a Festival in aid of a designated charity. The Province of Northumberland was nominated to host a Festival in 2020 in aid of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

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Activities & Mission

NMCA is primarily a fundraising appeal fund for all freemasons in the Masonic Province of Northumberland. Each year one or more masonic provinces are nominated by The Grand Charity of the United Grand Lodge of England to host a Festival in aid of a designated charity. The Province of Northumberland was nominated to host a Festival in 2020 in aid of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£248,759
Latest Expenditure
£291,613

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 117.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 117.2%
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
£248,759
£291,6130 / 3
2024
£209,713
£287,9920 / 0
2023
£319,554
£290,6100 / 130
2022
£242,281
£178,1480 / 0
2021
£228,860
£283,6150 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Northumberland Masonic Charity Association

What does Northumberland Masonic Charity Association do?

NMCA is primarily a fundraising appeal fund for all freemasons in the Masonic Province of Northumberland. Each year one or more masonic provinces are nominated by The Grand Charity of the United Grand Lodge of England to host a Festival in aid of a designated charity. The Province of Northumberland was nominated to host a Festival in 2020 in aid of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

How much income did Northumberland Masonic Charity Association report in 2025?

Northumberland Masonic Charity Association reported total income of £249k and reported expenditure of £292k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Northumberland Masonic Charity Association registered as a charity?

Northumberland Masonic Charity Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 2002 as charity number 1094245. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Northumberland Masonic Charity Association?

Northumberland Masonic Charity Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN JAMES CRAIGS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Northumberland Masonic Charity Association operate?

Northumberland Masonic Charity Association operates across 2 areas: North Tyneside and Northumberland.

Is Northumberland Masonic Charity Association a registered charity?

Yes — Northumberland Masonic Charity Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094245.

Details

Address
Prov Grand Lodge of Northumberland
17 Lansdowne Terrace
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE3 1HP
Registration Date
18 October 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3985764
Charity Number
1094245

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Trustees

JOHN JAMES CRAIGS Chair
COLIN HUME
GARNET DUFF BURTON
John Nigel Bruce
Also governs 2 other charities
KEVIN PETER STANNARD
Also governs 1 other charity
MATTHEW DAVID EDWARD AULD
Nicholas Martyn Deakin
Also governs 2 other charities
Paul Richard Winship
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Maurice Smith
STUART CAIRNS
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • The Nmca

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