Fraternal societies AS102¶
Fraternal societies is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Associations category.
613 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.30% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
\b(free masons?|masonic|grand lodge|ROYAL ANTEDILUVIAN|Lodge no)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 440 | 0.62% |
| £10k - £100k | 124 | 0.18% |
| £100k - £250k | 23 | 0.10% |
| £250k - £500k | 8 | 0.07% |
| £1m - £10m | 7 | 0.08% |
| £500k - £1m | 5 | 0.07% |
| Over £10m | 4 | 0.18% |
| Total | 611 | 0.32% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 569 | 0.33% |
| ccni | 26 | 0.36% |
| oscr | 18 | 0.07% |
| Total | 613 | 0.30% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1164703] To relieve and preserve health, advance education and prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship, amongst such persons as the Trustees consider from time to time to be in need of assistance and to further such other purposes being exclusively charitable. |
£85,720,000 |
| THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION CARE COMPANY [Charity number: 1163245] The main activity is the provision of 1096 registered beds for Residential, Dementia, and Nursing care in 17 Care Homes throughout England and Wales. In addition the Charity runs approximately 145 sheltered units for those who seek independence and can still look after themselves. Many of these tenants later become residents in the Homes. |
£64,636,000 |
| THE ROYAL MASONIC SCHOOL FOR GIRLS [Charity number: 276784] The Royal Masonic School for Girls is committed to the education and care of pupils between the ages of 2 and 18 years. It provides a supportive structure,which enables staff and girls to discover and develop their talents to the full. |
£21,669,624 |
| THE GRAND CHARITY [Charity number: 281942] THE FREEMASONS' GRAND CHARITY IS THE CENTRAL GRANT-GIVING CHARITY OF ALL ENGLISH CONSTITUTION FREEMASONS. ITS OBJECTS ARE VERY BROAD AND GIVE DISCRETION TO THE COUNCIL TO DETERMINE CHARITABLE POLICIES. THE TWO PRIMARY ACTIVITIES ARE 1. GRANTS: FOR MASONS OR THEIR DEPENDANTS; OTHER MASONIC CHARITIES & NON-MASONIC CHARITIES. 2. MANAGING THE RELIEF CHEST SCHEME. |
£15,974,000 |
| THE ROYAL MASONIC TRUST FOR GIRLS AND BOYS [Charity number: 1170336] The objects of the Charity shall be for the relief of poverty and the advancement of education by the assistance of such children inclusive of adopted children, step-children and children of the family of any age of Freemasons under the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England as the Trustee consider from time to time are in need of assistance. |
£5,314,000 |
| TM MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INVESTMENT FUND [Charity number: 1180088] The charity is a Charity Authorised Investment Fund and has been established exclusively to further the charitable purposes of the charities that directly or indirectly hold units in the fund. As such all unitholders must themselves be charities. Specifically, the charity has been established for the benefit of masonic charities in England and Wales. |
£4,337,000 |
| THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION [Charity number: 207360] The main activity is the provision of approximately 1096beds for Residential, Dementia, and Nursing care in 17 Homes throughout England and Wales. In addition the Charity runs approximately 145 sheltered units for those who seek independence and can still look after themselves. Many of these tenants later become residents in the Homes. |
£2,326,000 |
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE [Charity number: 207610] Grants to individuals and Charitable Organisation |
£1,877,346 |
| MASONIC SAMARITAN FUND [Charity number: 1130424] Taking over the activities of the former unincorporated body registered as Charity No 1001298: the provision of medical assistance, support, treatment, care or advice to Freemasons, their wives, children or dependants, or the widows, children or dependants of deceased Freemasons. |
£1,352,000 |
| THE EAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITY [Charity number: 225151] The relief of poverty, predominantly but not exclusively to East Lancashire Freemasons and their dependents.The education of children of needy or deceased FreemasonsTo promote other charitable purposes for the general benefit of the public living predominantly but not exclusively in the East Lancashire area. |
£1,092,086 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE MARTIN FOLKES LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 297229] we make donations to local and masonic causes. |
£2,491 |
| Lodge Cochno Benevolent Fund [Charity number: SC002055] This Fund shall be kept distinct from the Ordinary Funds, and shall have a separate Bank Account in the name of the Lodge, to be operated upon by the Master, the Secretary, and the Treasurer, or any two of them. This Fund shall be devoted exclusively to the relief of poor and distressed Brethren, their widows and children and other dependents. for contributing to the Grand Lodge Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence and the Annuity Funds of Grand Lodge. |
£454 |
| THE HORSA LODGE BENEVOLENT AND CHARITY FUND [Charity number: 299856] For the relief of poor and distressed Masons or their poor and distressed Widows and Children or to or for the benefit of such other Masonic or other Charities or other Charitable Institutions Societies or objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting direct. |
£2,239 |
| THE ROYAL MASONIC SCHOOL FOR GIRLS BURSARY FUND [Charity number: 1106076] The Charity provides bursaries for the benefit of any pupil,former pupil and/or potential pupil of the Royal Masonic School for Girls who in the opinion of the trustees requires financial assistance to assist in the furtherance or completion of their education. |
£107,372 |
| THE DUNCOMBE LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 267537] Collection and distribution of monies to Masonic and local non-masonic charities. |
£6,977 |
| RUSSELL LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 1035464] To relieve poor and distressed Masons and their wives and children and benefit masonic and other charities. |
£1,255 |
| THE CHESHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASON'S FUND OF BENEVOLENCE [Charity number: 512541] To assist in the relief of distress of Cheshire Mark Master Masons and their dependents, to make grants to other Masonic Charities and non Masonic charities |
£45,743 |
| THE OLD SHIRBURNIAN LODGE NO 3304 JUBILEE MASONIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 800775] Collects and distributes donations from members of a masonic lodge. |
£250 |
| SUSSEX PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE ROYAL ANTEDILUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES GLE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 253572] Raffles, General Meetings, Sponsored Walks and othe sponsored activities such as sports events are used to raise funds |
£61 |
| THE AEDES CHRISTI LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 802928] Collecting funds for transmission to other charities, particularly Masonic and Educational charities. |
£1,161 |
