**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND Charity Commission registered no. 1199199** 

**FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 December 2025** 





**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

## **Contents Page** 

## **for the year ended 31 December 2025** 

## **INDEX** 

|Legal and Administrative Information|1|
|---|---|
|Trustees' Annual Report|2 to 4|
|Independent Examiner's Report|5|
|Statement of Financial Activities|6|
|Balance Sheet|7|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|8 to 14|





**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

## **CHARITY INFORMATION** 

## **Charity Commission registered no. 1199199** 

## **Registered Address** 

The Wisbech Masonic Centre Lynn Road Wisbech PE13 3DB 

## **Correspondence Address** 

P Walter Conkers Fen Road Newton in the Isle Wisbech Cambs. PE13 5HT 

## **Trustees** 

M J Humphrey Chair P Walter Treasurer G P Aldrich D Broker S Button R Cawston D K M Coupland A J Faulkner B Kett J R C Pallant 

## **Ex Officio Officer** 

A M Clifton Secretary 

## **Independent Examiner** 

K.J. Maggs  B.A., F.C.A. Chartered Accountant, Spalding, Lincs., PE11 3HE. 

## **Bankers** 

National Westminster Bank Plc Bede House 11 Western Boulevard Leicester LE2 7EJ 

## **Investment managers** 

CCLA Fund Managers Limited One Angel Lane London EC4R 3AB 

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**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

**TRUSTEES REPORT** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

## **Governing document** 

The Wisbech Masonic Benevolent Fund was constituted by Trust Deed dated 14 November 1983, which registered as a Charity on 24 October 1984 (Registered Charity Number 290352), before converting to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 7 June 2022 (Registered Charity Number 1199199). 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The charitable objects of The Wisbech Masonic Benevolent Fund are to provide, both directly and indirectly, relief of such poor and distressed Masons or their poor and distressed widows and children, or to, or for the benefit of such Masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objects as they shall decide. 

The policy of the charitable trust continues to be to seek additional finance and support from local masons to further its charitable objects.  They aim to maintain and improve the property owned and used as Masonic meeting places, thereby enabling local freemasons to exercise the twin virtues of benevolence and charity through their donations to the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the Cambridgeshire Masonic Benevolent Association, individual Lodge Almoners and local charitable and worthy causes. 

Each year the trustees review the charity’s objects and activities to ensure that they continue to reflect its aims. In carrying out this review, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. 

## **Trustees** 

The trustees named on page 1 served during the year. 

Appointment of trustees is governed by the Trust Deed of the charity.  The charity has a trustee board of 10 elected members, plus one or more ex officio officers. 

## **Investment powers** 

The Trust Deed authorises the trustees to make and hold investments, but no such investments are presently held. 

## **Public Benefit, achievements during the year and future developments** 

The trustees have given due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit, with the charity's objectives of the provision, both directly and indirectly, relief of such poor and distressed Masons or their poor and distressed widows and children or to, or for the benefit of such Masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objects as they shall decide. 

The trustees consider that the performance of the charity this year has been satisfactory and all objects have been met. 

During 2025, the trustees completed the signature of a long-term lease (69 years) of the former Wisbech Magistrates Building. The proceeds of the sale of the existing Masonic Premises at the Crescent Wisbech have funded the works to adapt newly leased building to suit the needs of Freemasonry in Wisbech. These works are now largely complete and full-time occupancy and use of the new premises for Masonic activities commenced in September 2025. 

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**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

## **TRUSTEES REPORT (continued)** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **Financial Review** 

The results for the charity for the financial year are detailed on pages 6 to 14. 

Income revenue is provided by: 

- (a) Contributions from the Lodges who use the facilities; 

- (b) The Profit from the Members Only bar; 

- (c) Fundraising by a Sub-Committee; 

- (d) Masonic donations; 

- (e) Masonic grants; and 

- (f) Interest earned on the Charity’s cash deposits. 

Overall, total reserves have increased from £223,601 last year to £520,376 this year. 

The Administration Fund has a closing balance of £42,111. Although this represents a increase from the previous year of £787, the Fund remains sufficient to fulfil the ongoing objects of the Charity in line with the Trustees Reserves Policy. 

The Special Repairs Fund now stands at £108,570, having decreased in the year by £43,995 reflecting beneficial interest rates offset by the temporary draw down of £50,000 of funds to support the programme of adaptation works at the new premises. 

Total expenditure on the programme of works and related capital acquisitions in 2025 amounted to £203,564. This has been funded by disposal of freehold property, legacies, general donations and gifts in kind. 

During 2025, charitable donations of £2,400 were made to the various local charities as detailed in note 7 to the financial statements. 

The Joint Lodge Social Committee (JLSC) fund raising activities raised £8,531 in 2025 (£1,786 net of costs). 

The trustees consider that the funds available are sufficient to permit the Trust to continue in the long term, given the continued support of the local Masonic lodges and brethren. The level of reserve in the Administration Fund and the Special Repairs Fund will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis in line with the Trustees Reserves Policy. 

## **Reserves** 

It is the policy of the charity to maintain the Administration Fund at a level, which equates to at least 12 months 'Operating Costs' and to increase the amount held in the Special Repairs and Development Fund on a regular basis to provide sufficient funds for substantial items of repair and to manage the risk and opportunities inherent in the terms of the long term lease agreed for the new premises. 

Based on this criteria, at 31 December 2025, the Administration Fund is showing a surplus £6,760. The level of funds in the Capital Fund and the Special Repairs and Development fund will be consolidated once the current Capital programme of works is concluded 

The other funds should be in surplus as they are accruing to establish the level of work which can be done or which developments can be undertaken. 

## **Risk management** 

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. 

The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and, where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate those risks. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to assure compliance with Health and Safety regulations in respect of members, visitors and all third parties. 

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## **TRUSTEES REPORT (continued)** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **Trustees Responsibilities** 

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity's and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charity for that period.  In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; 

- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; 

- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

## **Going concern** 

The trustees believe that the charity is a going concern and do not foresee any possible hinderance to this status currently. 

## **Approval** 

This report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’) and has been approved by the trustees on **23 April 2026** and signed on their behalf. 

**M J Humphrey** Chair 

**P Walter** Treasurer 

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**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE** 

## **THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 14. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). 

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of 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 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. 

Dated: **28 April 2026** . 

**K.J. Maggs** B.A., F.C.A. Chartered Accountant Spalding 

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## **THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 


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2025 2024<br>Capital  Admin  Special<br>fund fund Repairs fund Unrestricted Unrestricted<br>Note £ £ £ £ £<br>INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:<br>Donations and legacies<br>Legacies 6,417  -   -  6,417  -<br>General donations 15,180  -   -  15,180 4,370<br>Gifts in kind 8,400  -   -  8,400  -<br>Charitable activities<br>Contributions 4  -  14,048  -  14,048 12,770<br>Social Activities  -  8,531  -  8,531 2,068<br>Trading activities<br>Bar sales 5  -  13,459  -  13,459 11,825<br>Hire of Hall  -  100  -  100 100<br>Investment income<br>Bank interest 759  -  6,005 6,764 7,394<br>TOTAL INCOME 30,756 36,138 6,005 72,899 38,527<br>EXPENDITURE ON:<br>Charitable activities<br>Donations 7  -  2,400  -  2,400 3,520<br>Social Activities  -  6,745  -  6,745  -<br>Trading activities<br>Bar purchases 5  -  6,760  -  6,760 4,948<br>Support costs<br>Premises and equipment 8 10,537 13,447  -  23,984 13,207<br>Administrative expenses 9  -  4,999  -  4,999 101<br>Governance costs<br>Independent examination  -  1,000  -  1,000 400<br>Legal and professional fees  -   -   -   -  252<br>TOTAL EXPENDITURE 10,537 35,351  -  45,888 22,428<br>Disposal of Freehold property 269,764  -   -  269,764  -<br>NET INCOME 289,983 787 6,005 296,775 16,099<br>Transfers between funds 13 50,000  -  (50,000)  -   -<br>NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 339,983 787 (43,995) 296,775 16,099<br>Fund balances as at: 14<br>1 January 2025 29,712 41,324 152,565 223,601 207,502<br>31 December 2025 369,695 42,111 108,570 520,376 223,601<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


_The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these accounts_ 

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**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

## **AT 31 DECEMBER 2025** 


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2025 2024<br>Note £ £ £ £<br>FIXED ASSETS  10 602,242 29,712<br>CURRENT ASSETS<br>Bar stock 5 2,842 1,860<br>Debtors  -   -<br>Prepayments and accrued income 1,074 1,505<br>Prepayments in respect of property  -  11,948<br>Cash at bank 11 326,380 188,973<br>Cash in hand 11 886 251<br>331,182 204,537<br>CREDITORS: Amounts falling due<br>12 8,548 10,648<br>within one year<br>NET CURRENT ASSETS 322,634 193,889<br>CREDITORS: Amounts falling due<br>after more than one year<br>Lease liability (404,500)  -<br>TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES 520,376 223,601<br>FUNDS 14<br>Unrestricted<br>Capital fund 369,695 29,712<br>Admin fund 42,111 41,324<br>Special Repairs fund 108,570 152,565<br>520,376 223,601<br>520,376 223,601<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on **23 April 2026** and signed on their behalf by: 

**M J Humphrey** Chair 

**P Walter** Treasurer 

_The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these accounts_ 

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**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **1. Accounting Policies** 

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.  These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. 

## **(a) Basis of preparation of financial statements** 

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. 

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the Charity. 

## **(b) Funds** 

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. 

Donations receivable are allocated on the basis of the donors' wishes. If a purpose is specified then it is a restricted fund for that purpose. If a specific purpose is determined by the Trustees a Designated fund will be used. 

## **(c) Income recognition** 

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the Charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received. 

Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred. 

Investment income is recognised in the accounts when the amount can be measured reliably and the Charity's right to receive payment is established. 

Fixed asset gifts in kind are recognised when receivable and are included at fair value. They are not deferred over the life of the asset. 

No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102). 

## **(d) Expenditure recognition** 

Expenditure is accounted for gross on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. 

Charitable activities expenditure include all resources applied by the Charity in undertaking its charitable objectives as opposed to support costs. 

Support costs are those that assist the work of the Charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs and governance costs. 

Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. 

## **(e) Debtors and creditors receivable/payable within one year** 

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure. 

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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **1. Accounting Policies (continued)** 

## **(f) Tangible fixed assets** 

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. 

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows. 

Freehold property -   50 years straight line Leasehold property -   over the remaining expected term of the lease Fixtures, fittings and equipment -   10 years straight line 

Freehold land was not depreciated. 

## **(g) Leases** 

Leases are recognised as right-of-use assets with a corresponding liability at the date from which the leased asset is available for use. The leases are typically for fixed periods in excess of one year but may have extension options. The trustees initially recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments, discounting by applying the charity's incremental borrowing rate which is similar to the expected increments in rent payments. 

## **(h) Stock** 

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.  Provision is made for damaged, obsolete and slow-moving stock where appropriate. 

## **(i) Going Concern** 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements, which is sufficient with the level of reserves of the Charity to be able to continue as a going concern. 

## **j) Taxation** 

Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and as such is included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities. 

The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. 

## **k) Liquid investments** 

Cash at bank includes short term investments which are highly liquid investments and are effectively cash, i.e. they include cash on deposit and cash equivalents with a maturity of less than one year. 

## **2. Trustees Remuneration, Expenses and Control** 

There were no remuneration or expenses paid to any of the Trustees during the year (2024 - £nil).  The Charity is controlled by the Trustees as a body.  No individual Trustee has control over the Charity. 

## **3. Related Party Transactions** 

There are no related party transactions during the year (2024 - £nil). 

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**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **4. Contributions** 

|**2025**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>Lodge No 809<br>5,280<br>Lodge No 6125<br>5,280<br>Lodge of Instruction No 809<br>160<br>Lodge of Instruction No 6125<br>160<br>Chapter<br>792<br>Mark<br>792<br>Rose Croix<br>792<br>Royal Arc Mariners<br>792<br>14,048<br>**5. Bar account**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Sales**<br>13,459<br>**Cost of sales**<br>Purchases<br>7,742<br>Opening stock<br>1,860<br>9,602<br>Closing stock<br>(2,842)<br>(6,760)<br>_49.8%_<br>6,699<br>**6. Investment income**<br>**2025**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>COIF Account - Special repairs and improvements fund<br>6,005<br>National Westminster Bank Account - Capital fund<br>759<br>6,764<br>**7. Donations**<br>**2025**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>Arthur Rank Hospice Charity<br>-<br>Alan Hudson Treatment Centre<br>500<br>Meadowgate Academy - Swimming pool<br>500<br>Evolution Health<br>400<br>Feed Fenland<br>400<br>3 Coly Cambridgeshire ACF<br>300<br>Baby Basics West Norfolk<br>300<br>2,400<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**2025**|2024<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>4,800<br>4,800<br>145<br>145<br>720<br>720<br>720<br>720<br>12,770<br>£<br>£<br>11,825<br>5,232<br>1,576<br>6,808<br>(1,860)<br>(4,948)<br>_58.2%_<br>6,877<br>2024<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>7,394<br>-<br>7,394<br>2024<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>2,700<br>820<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>3,520<br>**Unrestricted**<br>2024|
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**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **8. Premises and equipment** 

|Redecoration<br>Repairs and Maintenance<br>Insurance<br>Electric<br>Gas<br>Water<br>Rates<br>Cleaning<br>Fire Protection<br>Alarm Maintenance<br>Depreciation<br>Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets<br> **Administrative expenses**<br>Telephone<br>Licence Fees<br>Legal and professional Fees<br>Sundry Expenses|**2025**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>-<br>1,206<br>4,651<br>2,394<br>656<br>395<br>815<br>3,198<br>-<br>132<br>12,117<br>(1,580)<br>23,984<br>**2025**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>31<br>579<br>4,386<br>3<br>4,999|2024<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>-<br>545<br>4,978<br>1,909<br>318<br>316<br>298<br>2,843<br>110<br>192<br>1,698<br>-<br>13,207<br>2024<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>-<br>79<br>-<br>22<br>101|
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## **9. Administrative expenses** 

## **10. Fixed assets** 

|**Cost**<br>Additions<br>Disposals<br>**Depreciation**<br>Charge for the year<br>Depreciation on disposals<br>**Net book value**<br>Carried forward at 31 December 2025<br>Carried forward at 31 December 2025<br>At 31 December 2024<br>At 31 December 2025<br>Brought forward at 1 January 2025<br>Brought forward at 1 January 2025|**Land**<br>**£**<br>1,380<br>-<br>(1,380)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>1,380|**£**<br>29,188<br>-<br>(29,188)<br>-<br>6,424<br>-<br>(6,424)<br>-<br>-<br>22,764<br>**Hall and**<br>**Dining Room**|**Leasehold**<br>**property**<br>**£**<br>-<br>584,917<br>584,917<br>-<br>8,477<br>-<br>8,477<br>576,440<br>-|**Furniture**<br>**etc**<br>**£**<br>22,872<br>23,874<br>(11,736)<br>35,010<br>17,304<br>3,640<br>(11,736)<br>9,208<br>25,802<br>5,568|**Total**<br>**£**<br>53,440<br>608,791<br>(42,304)<br>619,927<br>23,728<br>12,117<br>(18,160)<br>17,685<br>602,242<br>29,712|
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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **11. Cash at bank and Cash in hand** 

|COIF Account<br>National Westminster Business Reserve Account<br>National Westminster Current Account<br>Social Committee Account<br>Cash at bank<br>Social Committee<br>Bar float<br>Cash in hand<br>Cash in hand<br> **CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year**<br>Lease liability<br>Trade Creditors<br>Accruals<br>Independent examiners fee|**2025**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>107,720<br>176,429<br>38,313<br>3,918<br>326,380<br>2<br>385<br>499<br>886<br>**2025**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>500<br>463<br>6,885<br>700<br>8,548|2024<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>151,716<br>-<br>32,224<br>5,033<br>188,973<br>1<br>250<br>-<br>251<br>2024<br>Unrestricted<br>£<br>-<br>258<br>9,990<br>400<br>10,648|
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## **12. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year** 

## **13. Transfers between funds** 

It is the policy of the charity to maintain the Administration Fund at a level, which equates to at least 12 months 'Operating Costs' and to increase the amount held in the Special Repairs and Development Fund on a regular basis to provide sufficient funds for substantial items of repair and to manage the risk and opportunities inherent in the terms of the long term lease agreed for the new premises. 

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**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)** 

## **14. Funds** 

The Administration Fund ( **Admin Fund** ) is at an unrestricted fund used to ensure that remaining funds in the charity are able to cover at least twelve months 'Operating Costs'. 

The Special Repairs and Development Fund ( **Special Repairs Fund** ) relates to unrestricted funds retained for substantial items of repair and to provide funds to contribute to the remodelling of its Grade 2 listed property within the next ten to fifteen years. 

The **Capital fund** relates to unrestricted funds used to acquire the fixed assets of the charity. It will retain any funds received for that specific purpose. 

## **Analysis of net assets between funds** 

|**2025**<br>Fixed assets<br>Current assets<br>Cash at bank and Cash in hand<br>Fixed assets<br>Current assets<br>Cash at bank and Cash in hand<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due within<br>one year<br>2024<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due within<br>one year<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due after<br>more than one year|**Capital**<br>**fund**<br>**£**<br>602,242<br>-<br>172,885<br>(932)<br>(404,500)<br>369,695<br>29,712<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>29,712|**Admin fund**<br>**£**<br>-<br>3,916<br>45,811<br>(7,616)<br>-<br>42,111<br>-<br>15,313<br>36,659<br>(10,648)<br>41,324|**£**<br>-<br>-<br>108,570<br>-<br>-<br>108,570<br>-<br>-<br>152,565<br>-<br>152,565<br>**Special**<br>**Repairs**|**Total**<br>**£**<br>602,242<br>3,916<br>327,266<br>(8,548)<br>(404,500)<br>520,376<br>29,712<br>15,313<br>189,224<br>(10,648)<br>223,601|
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**THE WISBECH MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** 

## **15. Comparative figures - year ended 31 December 2024** 

|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:**<br>**Donations and legacies**<br>General donations<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Contributions<br>Social Activities<br>**Trading activities**<br>Bar sales<br>Hire of Hall<br>**Investment income**<br>Interest<br>**TOTAL INCOME**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON:**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Donations<br>**Trading activities**<br>Bar purchases<br>**Support costs**<br>Premises and equipment<br>Administrative expenses<br>**Governance costs**<br>Independent examination<br>Legal and professional fees<br>**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**<br>**NET (EXPENDITURE) / INCOME**<br>Transfers between funds<br>**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**|**Capital**<br>**fund**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>-<br>-<br>1,698<br>-<br>-<br>**1,698**<br>**(1,698)**<br>-<br>**(1,698)**|**Admin fund**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>3,520<br>850<br>4,370<br>12,770<br>-<br>12,770<br>2,068<br>-<br>2,068<br>11,825<br>-<br>11,825<br>100<br>-<br>100<br>-<br>7,394<br>7,394<br>**30,283**<br>**8,244**<br>**38,527**<br>3,520<br>-<br>3,520<br>4,948<br>-<br>4,948<br>11,509<br>-<br>13,207<br>101<br>-<br>101<br>400<br>-<br>400<br>252<br>252<br>**20,730**<br>**-**<br>**22,428**<br>**9,553**<br>**8,244**<br>**16,099**<br>50<br>(50)<br>-<br>**9,603**<br>**8,194**<br>**16,099**<br>**Special**<br>**Repairs fund**<br>**Unrestricted funds**|
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