The Redditch Masonic Charity
Analysis
The Redditch Masonic Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Redditch. It was registered in February 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07492091). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Redditch Masonic Charity reported income of £82k and spending of £73k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £30k to £82k (+174%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2025, when income rose by 58%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Redditch Masonic Charity sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Farnham Pottery Trust Ltd (£82k), West End Operatic Society Limited (£82k) and Grove Park Community Group (£82k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our charity's purposes (1) For the public benefit to preserve and maintain the structure and fabric of the Masonic Hall,(2) To advance the education of the public in the principles of Freemasonry in particular, but notexclusively, by the establishment of a Masonic Heritage Centre.(3) To make grants and donations to individuals, organisations and other charities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Farnham Pottery Trust Ltd | Farnham | £82k |
| West End Operatic Society Limited | Tyne and Wear | £82k |
| Grove Park Community Group | London | £82k |
| Fen Edge Community Association | Cambridge | £82k |