West Riding Masonic Charities Limited
To support and aid sick,elderly or infirm members of Masonic Lodges in Yorkshire and their dependants and widows and to support other Masonic and non Masonic organisations
Activities & Mission
To support and aid sick,elderly or infirm members of Masonic Lodges in Yorkshire and their dependants and widows and to support other Masonic and non Masonic organisations
Grants
West Riding Masonic Charities Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £649,309
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- 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.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileAreas 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.
Show all 10 areas of operation Hide areas of operation
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 668). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £763,830 | £1,039,134 | £883,256 | £9,280,196 | £3,555,541 | 4 / 200 |
| 2024 | £620,452 | £1,078,723 | £1,043,325 | £8,905,090 | £8,711,771 | 4 / 200 |
| 2023 | £784,229 | £1,283,784 | £1,249,332 | £8,407,567 | £8,264,066 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,652,005 | £838,815 | £809,563 | £8,583,479 | £8,443,109 | 5 / 0 |
| 2021 | £675,751 | £815,916 | £777,242 | £9,239,350 | £9,084,330 | 3 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about West Riding Masonic Charities Limited
What does West Riding Masonic Charities Limited do?
To support and aid sick,elderly or infirm members of Masonic Lodges in Yorkshire and their dependants and widows and to support other Masonic and non Masonic organisations
How much income did West Riding Masonic Charities Limited report in 2025?
West Riding Masonic Charities Limited reported total income of £764k and reported expenditure of £1.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West Riding Masonic Charities Limited?
West Riding Masonic Charities Limited has a program ratio of 115.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 668 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West Riding Masonic Charities Limited registered as a charity?
West Riding Masonic Charities Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 1963 as charity number 212073. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs West Riding Masonic Charities Limited?
West Riding Masonic Charities Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Duncan Roger Kilbride. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Riding Masonic Charities Limited operate?
West Riding Masonic Charities Limited operates across 10 areas, including Barnsley, Bradford City, Calderdale and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is West Riding Masonic Charities Limited a registered charity?
Yes — West Riding Masonic Charities Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212073.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileDetails
Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated