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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

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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

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£763,830
Latest Expenditure
£1,039,134

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% 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

Donations & Legacies £612,820
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £151,010
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £883,256
Raising Funds £36,936
Governance £41,440
Grants to Institutions £649,309
Other Expenditure £118,942

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£763,830
£1,039,134£883,256£9,280,196£3,555,5414 / 200
2024
£620,452
£1,078,723£1,043,325£8,905,090£8,711,7714 / 200
2023
£784,229
£1,283,784£1,249,332£8,407,567£8,264,0664 / 0
2022
£1,652,005
£838,815£809,563£8,583,479£8,443,1095 / 0
2021
£675,751
£815,916£777,242£9,239,350£9,084,3303 / 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 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 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.

Details

Address
West Riding Masonic Charities
20 Castle Grove Drive
LEEDS
LS6 4BR
Registration Date
21 February 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
212073
Charity Number
212073

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Trustees

Duncan Roger Kilbride Chair
Adrian Braithwaite
Garry Fuller
Gary Edgar Blackburn
Graham Derek Hoyle
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Wright
Also governs 1 other charity
Keith Arthur Bradley
Paul Nash
Richard John Campos

Sectors & Classifications

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