Served as President of the M.B.F. from 2023 to 2025. Formerly Provincial Grand Master for the Mark Province of Kent (2013-2021).
86 St. James's Street, London
Joined June 2023
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Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Charities remain among the most trusted groups in society, second only to doctors🥈
Read our research to discover:
- what drives public trust
- public perceptions of charities
- motivations for donations and support
➡️ gov.uk/government/publicatio…
ALT Latest research shows that almost 60% of people report high trust in charities.
Well done to R.W.Bro. George Deacon and his members on an excellent M.B.F. Festival. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
#Hants #MBF #MarkBenevolentFund #MarkMasonry #MagicoftheMark
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Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Our financial health checker can help match you with the relevant guidance on managing your charity’s finances 👇
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Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
As a trustee, it’s important to make sure your charity fundraises effectively, ethically and within the law.
Read our guidance on charity fundraising: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
ALT Illustration of four people placing large coins into a jar, symbolizing charity fundraising and trustee responsibilities. Text reads Charity fundraising: A guide to trustee duties.
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Thinking about volunteering as a charity #trustee but not sure what's involved?
Check out our 5-min guides, designed to help you understand the basics all trustees should be familiar with.
👉 gov.uk/government/collection…
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Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Are you familiar with your charity's governing document?
Every charity has one and every trustee should be familiar with it. It sets out what your charity is set up to achieve, who it's there to benefit and what activities it can or cannot do.
Read more: gov.uk/guidance/charity-purp…
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🎉 Happy New Year to all trustees, volunteers and charities!
#HappyNewYear2026
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New Year check-in for #charity trustees: How confident are you with your trustee responsibilities?
Take our #quiz to test your knowledge👇
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Tis the season of charitable giving 🎶🎄
Last year over 170,000 registered charities spent £101bn , helping a huge range of good causes. ✨
Search our charity register and give with confidence this Christmas: gov.uk/find-charity-informat…
#SaferGiving
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We will remember them! 🙏
This Remembrance Sunday, Freemasons across the country will honour those who gave their lives in service to our country.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them 🌹
#Freemasons
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
The new Code of Fundraising Practice is now live on our website.
You can read the full code online in an easy-to-navigate format, with new features such as search, improved signposting to guidance and glossary terms.
Read the code: fundraisingregulator.org.uk/…
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Today, our CEO David Holdsworth spoke at the Festival of Trusteeship about the future of trusteeship.
Read the speech: gov.uk/government/speeches/t…
#TrusteesWeek
ALT Charity Commission CEO, David Holdsworth.
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
The new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (‘the SORP’), published today, will ensure charities’ financial reporting requirements are more proportionate to their size.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/shift…
ALT New Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) published.
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
This #TrusteesWeek we celebrate charity trustees, shine a light on all your service and commitment, and say a heartfelt thank you. 👏
As Trustees’ Week 2025 begins, I send my sincere best wishes to all charity trustees. Thank you for your commitment and hard work, which makes a huge difference to those in need. 👍
#TrusteesWeek #MBF #MagicoftheMark
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Today marks the start of #TrusteesWeek, a time to celebrate the passion, commitment and vital contributions of charity trustees 🎉
Discover how to get involved: trusteesweek.org/?utm_source…
A wonderful opportunity for us all to celebrate the brilliant work that charity trustees do. What do you have planned for Trustees' Week 2025?
#TrusteesWeek #MBF #MarkMasonry #MagicoftheMark
@MarkMasonsHall
There's just under 1 month to go to until #TrusteesWeek (3-7 Nov ), the annual event to celebrate the brilliant work that trustees do.
Find out more: trusteesweek.org/?utm_source…
ALT Calendar icon with colourful figures and stars marking dates, promoting Trustees' Week from 3 to 7 November 2025 on a dark blue background.
Very proud of the achievements of the M.B.F. throughout my time as President but especially during my last 6 months in office (Jan-Jun2025). What a difference the M.B.F. makes!
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We have created this infographic using data from the Mark Benevolent Fund Half Year Review (January–June 2025) @MarkMasonsHall , which records 19 grants awarded to Brethren and 41 grants to local charities and other causes across England, Wales and Romania. #spainmarkmasons
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Do you need to recruit new trustees to your charity's board?
Read our guide for help with:
🖊️ writing a trustee role description
📢 ways to advertise the role
👋 appointing and onboarding new trustees
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
ALT Updated guidance. Finding new trustees.
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
We've published new guidance and support for charities operating in the Middle East.
Read more: gov.uk/guidance/charities-op…
ALT Guidance and support for charities operating in the Middle East
Many congratulations, Simon. Your contributions will enable the trustees of the M.B.F. to help many worthy causes. Thank you. Wear your collarette with pride.
Aye,
Archie
P.Pres.M.B.F.
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