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.
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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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
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
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
ALT Man and child hanging Christmas tree decorations.
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/…
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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.
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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.
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This #TrusteesWeek we celebrate charity trustees, shine a light on all your service and commitment, and say a heartfelt thank you. 👏
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.
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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
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Congratulations to the Province of Oxfordshire for raising the magnificent sum of £592,120 for the M.B.F. over the past 7 years. This achievement is truly well-deserved. Special congratulations to R.W.Bro. Ian Wright, Prov.G.M., Festival President, and his team. @OxfordshireMark
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The Festival Banquet Reception is in full swing at the Oxford Examination Schools. Our guests are enjoying drinks and excellent company as we await dinner and the final figure for our 2025 Festival.
@MarkMasonsHall @PresidentMBF @dwcoleman888
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Our Stewards are in place at the major hotels in Oxford to greet our guests for the 2025 MBF Festival. Useful contacts and other information to improve your weekend can be obtained from them or found in your welcome packs.
@MarkMasonsHall @PresidentMBF @darrencoleman
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Today the Grand Master’s Keystone Bursary Fund will begin accepting applications for bursaries. The fund was established to recognise 40 years of service of HRH Prince Michael of Ken as the Grand Master of Mark Master Masons.
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New research reveals that 9% of people now receive food, medical or financial support from charitable organisations, compared to just 3% five years ago.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/chari…
Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Charities remain among the most trusted groups in society, second only to doctors. 🥈
Our annual survey also reveals improved public confidence in charity spending. Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/chari…
ALT Latest research shows that 60% of people report high trust in charities