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The Charles Newman Memorial Fund

To pay to the Lighthouse Club Benevolent Fund for the purpose of relieving poverty suffered as a result of accident, disability or ill health by persons employed or formerly employed within the building and civil engineering industry and allied trades in the UK including widows and children of such persons, in accordance with the Trust Deed dated 10 November 1975.

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Activities & Mission

To pay to the Lighthouse Club Benevolent Fund for the purpose of relieving poverty suffered as a result of accident, disability or ill health by persons employed or formerly employed within the building and civil engineering industry and allied trades in the UK including widows and children of such persons, in accordance with the Trust Deed dated 10 November 1975.

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
£35,613
Latest Expenditure
£42,475

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.3%
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
£35,613
£42,4750 / 0
2024
£34,150
£23,0730 / 0
2023
£27,809
£22,9050 / 1
2022
£23,648
£24,2530 / 0
2021
£26,542
£31,4000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Charles Newman Memorial Fund

What does The Charles Newman Memorial Fund do?

To pay to the Lighthouse Club Benevolent Fund for the purpose of relieving poverty suffered as a result of accident, disability or ill health by persons employed or formerly employed within the building and civil engineering industry and allied trades in the UK including widows and children of such persons, in accordance with the Trust Deed dated 10 November 1975.

How much income did The Charles Newman Memorial Fund report in 2025?

The Charles Newman Memorial Fund reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £42k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Charles Newman Memorial Fund registered as a charity?

The Charles Newman Memorial Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 1976 as charity number 270824. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs The Charles Newman Memorial Fund?

The Charles Newman Memorial Fund is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert John Vernon Owen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Charles Newman Memorial Fund operate?

The Charles Newman Memorial Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Charles Newman Memorial Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Charles Newman Memorial Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270824.

Details

Address
PINSENT MASONS LLP
30 CROWN PLACE
LONDON
EC2A 4ES
Registration Date
23 February 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
270824
Charity Number
270824

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Trustees

Robert John Vernon Owen Chair
Douglas Edwin Oakervee Sir
JOHN MORGAN
Philip Ronald Bouverat
Stephen Charles Fox CENG FICE

Sectors & Classifications

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