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The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence

Also known as: Mbf No 1 & 2

Grants to individuals and Charitable Organisation

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Activities & Mission

Grants to individuals and Charitable Organisation

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
£1,877,346
Latest Expenditure
£1,989,795

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 30.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,328,768
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £527,988
Other Income £20,590

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,900,989
Raising Funds £88,806
Governance £514,756
Grants to Institutions £1,386,233
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,877,346
£1,989,795£1,900,989£20,841,846£19,846,2460 / 50
2023
£1,778,012
£1,668,719£1,516,400£19,566,677£18,562,6770 / 50
2022
£2,049,178
£1,444,719£1,284,561£21,151,524£20,139,1240 / 12
2021
£1,730,133
£2,676,341£2,532,970£23,500,678£22,479,8780 / 12
2020
£1,953,310
£1,914,085£1,781,523£20,912,240£19,883,0400 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence

What does The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence do?

Grants to individuals and Charitable Organisation

How much income did The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence report in 2024?

The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence reported total income of £1.88m and reported expenditure of £1.99m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence?

The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence has a program ratio of 101.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence registered as a charity?

The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 July 1963 as charity number 207610. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence?

The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence operate?

The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence a registered charity?

Yes — The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207610.

Details

Address
MARK MASONS HALL
86 ST. JAMES'S STREET
LONDON
SW1A 1PL
Registration Date
4 July 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207610
Charity Number
207610

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Trustees

Andrew Armbrister
David Richard Powell
Dennis Hill
Dr John Shervington
Dr Nailesh Mehta
Graeme Hutchinson
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Clark
Ian Wolstencroft
Also governs 1 other charity
Kevin Hicks
RICHARD JOHN OLLIVER
ROGER FRANCIS RICHARDSON
Also governs 1 other charity
William Arthur Divall

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Mbf No 1 & 2

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