Company registration number.. 06922371
Charity registration nurnber.. 1130452
MASONIC HALL IPSWICH LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Contents
Page
Trustees. Report
Independent ExamSner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
7-11
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts..
Detalled Statement of Financlal Activities Ilncludlng Income and Expendlture Accounti
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Company No. 06922371
Trustees. Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
Our charity's objective5 as set out in the company's memorandum of association are..
(al For the public benefit to preserve and maintain the fabric and structure of the Freemasons Hall, Soane Street, Ipswich,
IP4 2BG.
Ibl To advance the education of the public in the principles of Freemasonryi in particular, but not exclusivelyi by the
establishment and maintenance of a Masonic Heritage Centre.
Freemasons Hall is a Grade Il listed building, which was purpose-built and opened in 1876. At the time of its completion, it
was no doubt a fine example of the builder's craft and ever since that time Ipswich Freemasons have met there and planned
their charitable activities.
Unfortunatelyi their financial focus for many years was almost totally concerned with raising ￿OneY to give it away to
various charitable causes. For quite Inexplicable reasons, the need to allocate some of their resources to keeping their
Masonic centre in good order and making provision for the future, appears to have escaped their notice. Regrettably.
consequentlyi this Grade II listed building, which is sited in a designated conservation area of Ipswich, has been the victim
of unintended neglect over an extended period of time. This unintended lack of consideration for the future has now been
recognised and replaced by a policy which takes a fuller account of futu￿ needs.
Our aim remains to transform Freemasons Hall into a building which can look back on a rich historyi which can be viewed as
distinctive part of Ipswich's heritage and 8vailable, not only as Masonic Centre, but for the wider use of the community.
We believe that we have made considerable progress in this regard. An opinion which has been reinforced by very
favourable comment from our Masonic lenants and visitors, but we still believe that this is work in progress
The use of Ipswich's F￿emaSOnS Hall by the wider public has always been possible and with the improvements and
modernisation we have made to the toilet and cloakroom areas, Freerna50ns Hall is now a much more attractive venue. And
of course, it must be 8dmitted, that the wider public have not really been made aware of its availability. The need to ￿lse
public awarene55 of lil the principles of Freemasonry,. lil) the very positive contribution that Freemasonry makes to society.,
liiil the sheer physical existence of Freemasons Hall as an asset available to the wider community are seen ès absolute
Significant Activities
The Trustees can look back on 2025 with satisfaction in as much as we have been faced with further problems. but no
problems that we have not been able to tackle competently and successfully. This has come about because of establishing
substantial reserves through sound financial control and prudence. This has enabled the cornpany to take some significant
step5 toward5 our gool of continued consolidation and further improvement to the structure of the building and ultirnately
the facilities available to those using the building. Various minor maintenance work has been carried out throughout the
vear. This type of work will always be required in a building almost 150 years old. The previous refurbishment of the bar
rea, new toilets and changing area, and the new Museum, has been well reteived by all users and has undoubtedly helped
in promoting the building to the general public. Ipswich freernasons now have a venue which they feel Is one in which they
can take much pride a5 a historic rna50nic meeting place. In 2024 the lift wa5 upgraded to cUr￿￿t Specifications at a C05t of
amund £28,000.
The Trustees have, to a large extent, achieved their primary objettive of rnaintaining and preser¢ing land improving where
feasible), the fabric and structure of Ipswich's Freemasons Hall. They have kept up a continuous programme of building
work which has, to a very larye extent, ensured the future integrity of the original building and a continuous programrne of
measures which hove mode enormous imprOve￿entS to the decorètive State of the premises. At the Same time, we have
end&avoured to ensure that the building complies with current regulatory standards regarding Health & Safety. Fire Safety,
and Environmental Health requirements.
utilisation of the Gift Aid Scheme through a Members Lottery has raised funds designated "solely for Oevelopment and
Improvement of the building. The Trustees have not lost sight of their secondary objective of educating the Ipswlch
population on the principles of Freemasor)ry. The website, www.ipswichmasonichall.co.uk has been re-varnped to make it
more easily found when searching on "Google" The Trustees continue to bring the benefits of Freemasonry as a social force
for good to the notice of the wider public. We have continued and expanded our efforts to make our work known with our
continued participation in Ipswich's Heritage Weekend in 2025. The Museum provide5 an exhibition describing the range of
masonic charitable activities and Stewards will be available to answer any, and all queries. It has attracted much favourable
cornment from the hundreds of visitors who have attended in previous years. It serves to highlight the very positive
message thai F￿eMa50nrY is a major deliverer of charity both nationally and locally and as such is a very positive and
constructive influence in the community.
Freemasons Hall has been used by the local NHS for Training Days. and been open for Ipswich's Music Day. and on
Remembrance weekend as well a5 being used for other function5 such as a Halloween Night and private parties.
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Trustees. Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Publlc Benefit
This statement complies with the duty in settion 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance
published by the Charity Commission. We have reviewed this gLJidance when reviewing our aims and objectives and In
planning future attivitie5. The Trustees consider that their planned activities will contribute to the aims and objective5 they
have set.
The trustees confirm that they have cornplied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due
regard to the Charify Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Financial Review
Reserves Policy
The Trustees plan to build up the company reserves as indicated to ensure lil necessary repairs and maintenance can
always be undertaken with expedition and lill that a longer-term strategy to provide improved facilities to Freemasons Hall
remain5 viable. This will ultimately give it the necessary Standing with the local cotnmunity and make it an attractive
proposition for the wider general public to hire and use for their social requirements.
Structure. Governance and Management
Governing Document
The charity Is controlled by Its governlng document, a deed of trust, an¢ constitutes a Ilmlted company, limlted by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Trustee Selection Methods
The directors of the company are also the charity trustees for the purposes of charity law, The charity may by ordinary
resolution appoint a person who is willing to be a director and determine the rotation in which any additional directors are
to reli￿. The Dioctorstrrustees do not receive any remuneration or bonuses.
New trustees are advised of their role and responsibilities by current trustees. Each is encouraged to use the Charity
Commission website to remain fully abreast of their role.
Reference and Admlnl$tr)tlve Detalls
Trustees
Mr Michael Staff
Mr Kelvin Larcombe
Mr Peter Matthews
Mr Chris Seston
Mr Garry Smlth
Mr Paul Taylor
Mr Henry Watson
Charlty Number
1130452
Company Number
06922371
Independent Examiner
Gascoynes
Gascoyno House
Moseleys Farrn Business Centre
ury 5t Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 6JY
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Trustees. Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared In accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subjert to the small companies
regirne within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees, report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by..
Mr Chris Seston
Trustee
2310212026
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
I report to the charity trustees on rny exarnination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 Decernber 2025.
Responslbllltles and Bas1$ of Report
As the charity trustees of the Cornpany land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl, you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 1"the 2006 Act-i.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not requlred to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Acr and
are eligible for independent examination, I report In respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out Ljnder
section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given bv
the Charity Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have cornpleted my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to tny attention in connection with the examination
giving me cause to belleve,.
l. accountlng records were not kept In respect of the Company as requlred by sectlon 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those record5. or
3. the a¢counts do not comply with the accounting reouirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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., or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Fiecomrnended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance vvith the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of I￿lartd IFRS 1021.
I have no con¢ems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be
drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Gascoynes
23/0212026
Gascoyne House
Moseleys Farm Business Centre
ury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 61Y
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestrrcted
funds
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
114,354
9,254
93,331
9,083
123,608
102,414
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
1128,5061
1150,6151
NET EXPENDITURE
14,8981
(48,2011
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUND5:
Total fund5 brought forward
14,8981
148,2011
203,937
252,138
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
li
199,039
203,937
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Balance Sheet
As At 31 December 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
funds
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
128,406
152,250
128,406
152,250
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
1,810
91,568
2,506
72,793
93,378
75,299
Creditors- Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
io
122,7451 123,6121
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
70,633
51,687
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
199,039
203,937
NET ASSETS
199,039
203,937
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestrlcted Funds
199,039
203,937
TOTAL FUNDS
199,039
203,937
For the year ending 31 December 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies
Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilitie5 for cotnplying with the requirements of the Act with ￿spect to accounting
records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subjert to the small companies
regirne.
On behalf of the board
Mr Chris Seston
Trustee
2310212026
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
l. Accounting Policies
1.1. Basls of Prepar•tlon of Flnanclal Statements
Th& financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recornmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applieèble in the UK and Republic of [￿land IFRS 1021 leffective I
January 20191 Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland" and the Companie5 Act 2006.
The charitable company 15 a Public Benefit Entify as defined by FRS 102.
1.2. Going Concern Disclosure
The trustees have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant
doubt about the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern.
1.3. Fund A¢¢ounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that h8ve been set aside by the trustees for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund 15 included in the notes to the financial statement5.
1.4. Incoming Resources
Income Is recognised when the charity Is legally entitled to it after any performance conditlons have been met, the
arnounts can be rneasured ￿lIablY. and It is probable that income will be received.
Cash donation5 are recognised on receipt. Other donation5 are recognised once the charity ha5 been notified of the
donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable In relation to
donations re￿iVed under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity ha5 been notified of an itnpending distribution, the
mount Is known, and recelpt is expected.
1.5. Resources Expended
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party,
It Is probable that a transfer of economlc benefits wlll be requlred in settlement, and the amount of the obligatlon can
be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been classified under headings that
ggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have
been allocated to artivities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
1.6. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost le55 accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value,
over their expected useful lives on the following bases..
Leasehold
Fixtures & Fittings
Computer Equipment
straight Ilne over 10 years
330kn on reducing balance
33% on reducing balance
Th& gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset Is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the
carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash In hand and deposits held at call with banks,
other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and
are readily convertible to a known arnount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
2. Income from Donations and Legacies
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Donations and gift5
114,354
93,331
3. Income from Other Trading Activities
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Income from other trading actlvitles
9,254
9,083
4. Analysis of Expenditure
2025
Support
costs
(see note 51
Raising funds
128,506
2024
Support
Costs
(see note 51
Raising funds
150,615
S. Support Costs
2025
Raising
funds
Employee costs..
Wages and salaries
Premises expenses..
ght and heat
Water rates
52,014
17.181
2,241
15,463
2,522
8,920
Repairs and maintenance
Cleanlng
Premises insurance
General administration..
Printingi Postage and stationery
Telecommunications
Accountancy fees
Sundry expenses
Depreciation..
1,384
1,138
3,248
504
..COPffINUED
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Depreciation
Interest pay3ble'.
Bank charges
23,843
48
128,506
2024
Ralslng
funds
Employee costs..
Wages and salaries
Premises expenses..
Light and heat
Water rates
Repair5 and maintenance
Cleaning
Premises insurarice
46.277
18,226
1,700
41,911
2,308
7,325
General administration..
Printing, postage and stationery
TelecommLJnications
Accountancy fees
Sundry expenses
Depreciatlon..
Depreciation
Interest payable..
Bank charges
2,001
1,139
3.023
1,192
25,507
150,615
6. Staff Costs
staff costs were as follows..
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
52,014
46,277
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
7. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was.. 10 12024.. 101
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
8. Tangible Assets
Land &
Propertv
Leasehold
Fixtures &
Fittings
Computer
Equipment
Total
Cost
As at I january 2025
205,159
31,978
7,548
244,685
As at 31 December 2025
205,159
31,978
7,548
244,685
Depreciation
As at l January 2025
Provided during the period
62,891
20,516
22,106
3.291
7,438
37
92,435
23,844
As at 31 December 2025
83,407
25,397
7,475
116,279
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025
121,752
6,581
73
128,406
As at l January 2025
142,268
9.872
iio
152,250
9. Debtors
2025
2024
Due within one year
Other debtors
I,eio
2,506
10. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025
2024
Other creditors
Taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income
7,166
214
7,351
15,365
16,261
22,745
23,612
11. Movement In Funds
Asatl
January
Asat31
December
2025
Income
Expenditure
2025
Unrestricted fund5
General..
General unrestricted fund
203,937
123,608
1128,506)
L99,039
Total funds
203,937
123,608
1128,506)
199,039
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Asati
January
Asat31
December
2024
Incomè
Expenditure
2024
Unrestricted funds
General..
General unrestricted fund
252,138
102,414
1150,615)
203,937
Total funds
252, 138
102,414
1150,615)
203,937
12. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any omuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charify or è related entity
during the current or previous year.
No trustee experises have been incurred.
13. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the ￿porting period that reouire disclosure.
14. Company limited by guarantee
The company Is limited by gu3r8ntee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, In the event of a winding up, such an
arnount a5 may be required not eX￿edIng £1.
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Masonic Hall Ipswich Limited
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
2025
2024
Total
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donation5 and legacies
Donations and gifts
114,354
93,331
114,354
93,331
other tr•dlng actlvltles
Income from other trading activities
9,254
9.083
9,254
9,083
123,608
102,414
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Wages and salaries
Light and heat
Water rates
Repalrs and malntenance
Cleanlng
p￿mISeS insurance
152,014)
117,181)
12,241)
115,463)
12,522)
18,9201
11,384)
11,138)
13,248)
15041
123,843)
{48)
{46,2771
{18,2261
11,7001
{41,91LI
12,3081
17,3251
12,0011
11,1391
13,0231
11,1921
{25,5071
161
Printingi Postage and stationery
Telecommunications
Accountancy fees
Sundry expenses
Depreciation
Bank charges
1128,506)
1150,6151
1128,506)
1150,6151
NET EXPENDITURE
14,8981
148,2011
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