Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited
Also known as: Queen Street Masonic Heritage Centre Limited
Queen Street Freemasons Hall dates from 1785. It is the oldest Freemasons Hall still in active use. The trusts main activities are to maintain and preserve the fabric of the building, to improve the facilities there, to increase public awareness of the hall and its importance and to receive visitors for educational purposes.
Activities & Mission
Queen Street Freemasons Hall dates from 1785. It is the oldest Freemasons Hall still in active use. The trusts main activities are to maintain and preserve the fabric of the building, to improve the facilities there, to increase public awareness of the hall and its importance and to receive visitors for educational purposes.
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.
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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 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £13,794 | £4,865 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £11,964 | £8,084 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £31,925 | £23,214 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £14,814 | £4,336 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited
What does Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited do?
Queen Street Freemasons Hall dates from 1785. It is the oldest Freemasons Hall still in active use. The trusts main activities are to maintain and preserve the fabric of the building, to improve the facilities there, to increase public awareness of the hall and its importance and to receive visitors for educational purposes.
How much income did Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited report in 2025?
Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 1999 as charity number 1076186. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited?
Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Dorward. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited operate?
Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Queen Street Heritage Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076186.
Details
Queen Street East
SUNDERLAND
SR1 2HT
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Also Known As
- Queen Street Masonic Heritage Centre Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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