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West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity

Also known as: Wlfc

The objects of the Fund are to provide financial assistance to: Freemasons and their dependants in cases of distress; children resident in the Province for educational and quality of life purposes; community projects in the Province and other charitable purposes as may from time to time be decided by the scheme's trustees.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Fund are to provide financial assistance to: Freemasons and their dependants in cases of distress; children resident in the Province for educational and quality of life purposes; community projects in the Province and other charitable purposes as may from time to time be decided by the scheme's trustees.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£652,396
Latest Expenditure
£622,618

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £151,731
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £500,665
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £542,290
Raising Funds £80,328
Governance £8,875
Grants to Institutions £198,862
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£652,396
£622,618£542,290£19,114,884£19,114,8840 / 25
2024
£814,399
£547,066£471,611£18,991,061£18,991,0610 / 30
2023
£726,096
£616,537£544,577£17,667,123£17,667,1230 / 20
2022
£803,281
£534,654£453,639£18,896,470£18,896,4700 / 25
2021
£590,967
£594,178£524,764£17,770,942£17,770,9420 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity

What does West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity do?

The objects of the Fund are to provide financial assistance to: Freemasons and their dependants in cases of distress; children resident in the Province for educational and quality of life purposes; community projects in the Province and other charitable purposes as may from time to time be decided by the scheme's trustees.

How much income did West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity report in 2025?

West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity reported total income of £652k and reported expenditure of £623k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity registered as a charity?

West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2017 as charity number 1175246. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity?

West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Derek Parkinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity operate?

West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity a registered charity?

Yes — West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175246.

Details

Address
WEST LANCASHIRE FREEMASONS CHARITY
UNIT 2 BLOCK A
PARAMOUNT BUSINESS PARK
WILSON ROAD
LIVERPOOL
L36 6AW
Registration Date
19 October 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5107201
Charity Number
1175246

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Trustees

Derek Parkinson Chair
Colin John Rowling
Ian Timothy Sanderson
John David Gibbon
Paul Harold Baines

Also Known As

  • Wlfc

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