Duncombe Place Masonic Hall Charitable Trust Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 December 2024 The trustees present their rert together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 310ecember 2024. Reference and Administrative Information Full name of the chartty.. Duncombe Place Masonic Hall Charitable Trust Registered charity number: 1027876 Registered office of the charity: Masonic Hall Duncombe Place York YOI 7DX Correspondent M A Mccloud Masonic Hall Duncombe Place York YOI 7DX Trustees The trustees of the charity and those in office duringthe yearwere as follows:_ M A Mccloud J C Galvin M Curley P Jeffery M G Winter {appointed as on dt.12 Jan 251 James Barker (appointed as on dt.12 Jan 251 Advisors.. Independent examiner.- Mark Appleyard FCCA Townsend Harrison Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 13 Yorkersgate Malton North Yorkshire Y017 7AA
Charity Registration number: 1027876 IEngland & Wales) Duncombe Pla Masonic Hall Charitable Trust ACCOUNTS Year ended 31 December 2024
Duncombe Place Masonic Hall Charitable Trust Trustee5' Re rt- Continued Structure Governance and Mana ement The Trust 15 operated under a Declaration of Trust dated 18 October 1993. as amended by deed of variation dated. 5 April 2002 and became a registered charity on l November 1993. The charity is managed by a Committee ofTrustee5. who are appointed as detailed in the governance document. Risk mana ement The trustees have examined the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations ond finances of the TrusL and are satisfied that Systems are in place to mitigate the exposure lo these major risks. Ob-ectives and activities We have referred to theguidance tontained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in p13nning our future activities. The principal objective of the Trust 15 to preserve. for the benefit of the people of the city of York. and the nation at large. the freehold property known as the Masonic Hall Duncombe Place York. Achievements 2nd Performance The Charity continues to provide facilities from whxch Duncombe Place Masonic Hall Co. Ltd operates. During the year the building continued to be decorated and updated including installing security camera and lighiing. As Trustee5 we h3ve an obligation to the public. to malntain and improve the building and update to the current legal requirements for the publids safety. During the year the Trustees have provided donations to 5UPPOrt Duncombe Place Masonic H311 Company Limited who operate from the Hall. Financial Review The income and expenditure account show an overall defjcit in the year of £6,159 (2023.. Deficit of £2751. At 31 December 2024 the charity's net assets stand at £1,718.102 including tangible a55ets of £1,609.577.
Dunconlbe Place Masonic Hall Charitable Trust Trustees, Re ort- Continue Plans for Future Period5 Our aim for the future Still remains. To move forward we plan to put in a chair lift to be able to cater for disabled people. We ?ventually hope to be able to open the hall to the public and charging an admlsslon fee. also we are looking to be able to hire out the hall more for functions. We are a150 looking to install lead lighting in the temple ceiling with help from the Minster team. We are Still in negotiations on leasing the adjoining land that has stood Èmpty for years, this will generate more revenue if agreed. QN BEHALF OFTHE TRUSTEES M A Mccloud Dated: 18 November 2025
Duncombe Place Masmic Hall Charitable Trust INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTOTHE TRUSTEES OF DUNCOMBE PIACE MASONIC HALL CHARITABLE TRUST l report to the trustees on myexamination of the financial stafements of Duncombe Place Masonic Hall Charitable Trust I'the charity'l for theyearended 31 Dernber 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of ihe charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the ACV). I report in respect of my examination of the charitrf5 financial statements carried out under sertion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Ch6rity Commission under section 145(51 Ibl of the Act. Independont examinerf staternent I have completed my examination. I confiTm that no material matters have come to myattention in connection wirh the examination giving me cause to believe that in any materlal respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity a5 required by section 130 of the Act: or the flnancial 5tatement5 do not acco..d wlth those records: or the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content o* accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter Considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns 3nd have come across no other matters in connection with the examSnation to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to onable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mark Appleyard FCCA Townsend Harri50n Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 13 Yorkefsgate 18111/2025 Malton Y017 7AA
Duncombe P13ce Masonic Hall Charitable Trust srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL A1VITIEs INCLUDING INCObVJE & EXPENDITURE ACCOUN for the ear ended 31 December 2024 2024 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Notes Income and endowments: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 1,700 27,035 661 1.700 27,035 661 2,650 18,585 497 Tot31 income 29.396 29,395 21,732 Ex enditure on: Ch3ritable activities 35,555 35,555 22,007 Total expenditure 35,555 35,555 22,007 Net income for the year 16.1591 16.1591 {2751 Transfer between funds Total funds brought forward at beginning of year 1.724,261 1,724.261 1.724.536 Total funds carried forward at end ofyear 1,718,102 1.718.102 1,724.261 All income and expenditure derive from continuing actNities.
Duncombe Place Masonic Hall Charitable Trust BALANCE SHEET As at 31 December 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets li 1.609.577 1,609,820 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Debtors 102.197 10,547 115.701 12 112.744 115.701 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 13 4.219 1.260 NET CURRENT AssErs 108.525 114.441 TOTAL NE[ ASSETS 14 1.718,102 1,724,261 FUNDS O THE CHARITY UNRESTRicfED FUNDS General funds RESTRicfED FUNDS 1,718,102 1,724.261 TOTAL FUNDS 15 1.718.102 1,724,26L These accounts, which have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 rela ing to small companies, were approved by the tiustees 18 Nov 2025 and signed on their behalf by: TRUSTE Curley
Duncombe Place Masonlc Hall Charltable Trust NOTESTO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS For the ear ended 31 December 2024 GENERAL INFORMATION The Charity 15 a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and Is unincorporated. The addre55 of the prinapal office is Masonic Hall. Duncombe Place, York, YOI 7DX. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE rhese financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in 3ccordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (Charities SORP IFRS 102)13nd the Charities Act 2011. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of re aration The accounts Ifinanclal Statements) have been ppared under the historic cost convention, with item5 recognised at cost or transaction value, unless otherwlse stated in the relevant notelsl to these account5. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with: al The ch2ri.iies Act 2011 bl The Companies Act 2006 c) The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland: IFRS1021 dl Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP FRS.'021 Goin concern basis The trustees and directors consider that there are no material uncertaintie5 about the ch3rity'S ability to continue as a going concem. Fund accountin Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purpose5. Tan ible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rate5 in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life: Rate Method Not provided RedLJcing method Freehold property Equipment 20% Incomin resources All income is included in the statement of financial activitie5 when entitlement h35 pa55ed to the charlty. it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. Resources ex ended Expenditure 15 recD8ni5ed on the accruals basis. The charity is not re8i5tered for VAT. thus 311 costs are shown inclustve of VAT charged.
Duncombe Place Masonic Hall CharitableTrust NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL StATEMENTS For eèr ended 31 December 2024 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2Q24 2024 Unrestricted Restricted 2024 Total 2023 Total Contributions from Masonic users 1,700 1.700 2.650 1.700 1.700 2,650 CHARITBALE ACTIVITIES 2024 2024 Unrestricted Restricted 2024 2023 Total Rental income 27.035 27,035 18.585 27,035 27.035 18.585 INVEsfMENT INCOME 2024 2024 Unrestricted Restricted 2024 Total 2023 Total Bank interest 661 661 497 661 661 497 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED BY FUND TYPE 2024 2024 Unrestricted Restri 2024 d Totsl 2023 Total Property rental Supports costs 29,556 5,999 29,556 5,999 20.746 1,261 35.555 35.555 22.007 TO AL RESOURCES EXPENDED BY AcfiviTY TYPE Activities Undertaken directl Support Costs 2024 Total 2023 Total Property rental Governance costs 29.556 29.556 5,999 20.746 1,261 5,999 29.556 5.999 35,555 22,007
Duncombe Plate Masonic Hall Charitable Trust NOTESTOTHE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS For the ear ended 31 December 2024 NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR This 15 Stated after charging- Depreciation 243 304 Directors, emoluments Independent examinerfs fees including preparation of accounts 2,400 1,261 10. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES No remuneration or other benefit5 from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees. ii. TANGIQLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold Property Equipment Tot31 COST At l January 2024 Additions Disp0531 1,608,606 1,966 1.610,572 At 31 December 2024 1.608,606 1,966 1,610.572 DEPRECIATION At l January 2024 Eliminated on di5P05al Charge for year 752 752 243 243 At 31 December 2024 995 995 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 1,608,606 971 1,609,577 At 31 December 2023 1.608.606 1,214 1.609.820 The freehold property is included at insurance valuation
io- Duncombe Place Masonic Hall Charitable Trust NOTESTOTHE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS For the ear ended 31 Dember 2024 12. DEBTORS.. Amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Trade debtors Other debtors 10,$47 10.S47 13. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within oneyear 2024 2023 Trade creditors Accrual and deferred income 2,719 1,500 1,260 4.219 1,260 14. ANALYSIS F NE[ ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS General Designated Restricted funds funds funds Total funds Tangible fixed assets Current assets Curient liabilities 1.609.577 112.744 {4.2191 1,609,577 112,744 14.2191 Net assets at 31 Dec 2024 1.718.102 1,718.102 15. MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS At l January Incoming Outgoing Transfer At 31 Deceniber From 2024 Unrestricted funds General funds 1.724.261 29.396 21,T32 1.718.102 Total unrestricted fund 1,724.261 29.396 21.732 1.718.102 Total funds 1,724,261 29,396 21,732 1,718,102
li- Duncombe Place Masonic Hall Charitable Trust INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT For the ear ended 31 Dece ber 2024 023 Income and endowments Donations and legacles Contributions from Masonlc users 1,700 2,650 Charitable activitie5 Rental income 27,03S 18,585 Investment income Bank interest 661 497 TOTAL INCOME 29,396 21,732 less: Ex enses Rates and water Light and heat Commlsslon paid Repair5 and maintenance Insurance Accountancy Legal and professional fees Telephone & internet Subscriptions Depreciation Donatlons Bank charges Flat expenses Miscellaneous 1,654 12,800 2,290 7,895 2.198 2,400 3,599 658 170 243 1.778 8,370 2,964 3,214 1,261 304 3,041 74 1,576 998 77 35.555 22,007 NET DEFICIT SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 16,1591 (2751