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Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation

Also known as: Formerly "the Warwickshire Masonic Charitable Association Limited"

The furtherance and promotion of such exclusively charitable purposes as the Charity Trustees may in their absolute discretion from time to time determine, and in particular, but without restriction the relief of poverty among Freemasons, their families, other dependent relatives in the UK who are in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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Activities & Mission

The furtherance and promotion of such exclusively charitable purposes as the Charity Trustees may in their absolute discretion from time to time determine, and in particular, but without restriction the relief of poverty among Freemasons, their families, other dependent relatives in the UK who are in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

Grants

Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£736,422
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£636,554
Latest Expenditure
£736,422

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £205,856
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £430,698
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £675,372
Raising Funds £61,050
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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 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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2026 — Charles Rainsford Benevolent Fund (organisation 9946)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£636,554
£736,422£675,372£17,360,391£14,722,6640 / 0
2024
£229,389
£77,1670 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation

What does Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation do?

The furtherance and promotion of such exclusively charitable purposes as the Charity Trustees may in their absolute discretion from time to time determine, and in particular, but without restriction the relief of poverty among Freemasons, their families, other dependent relatives in the UK who are in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

How much income did Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation report in 2025?

Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation reported total income of £637k and reported expenditure of £736k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2023 as charity number 1206032. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation?

Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID ANTHONY BUTCHER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation operate?

Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Warwickshire Freemasons' Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1206032.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 December 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5215907
Charity Number
1206032

Trustees

DAVID ANTHONY BUTCHER Chair
Andrew Keith Staker
Bernard Colin Foad
David John Shakeshaft
John David Harris
Philip laurence Hall
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Lloyd Barker FCA

Also Known As

  • Formerly "the Warwickshire Masonic Charitable Association Limited"

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19 October 2026
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