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.
629 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.31% 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 | 459 | 0.61% |
| £10k - £100k | 128 | 0.19% |
| £100k - £250k | 16 | 0.08% |
| £250k - £500k | 6 | 0.06% |
| £500k - £1m | 5 | 0.08% |
| £1m - £10m | 9 | 0.11% |
| Over £10m | 4 | 0.20% |
| Total | 627 | 0.33% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 585 | 0.34% |
| ccni | 26 | 0.36% |
| oscr | 18 | 0.07% |
| Total | 629 | 0.31% |
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. |
£79,255,000 |
| 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. |
£54,027,000 |
| 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. |
£19,514,799 |
| 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. |
£13,926,000 |
| 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. |
£5,024,000 |
| 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. |
£4,060,000 |
| 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. |
£3,889,000 |
| THE RMIG ENDOWMENT TRUST [Charity number: 290883] The Trust has as its main activity that of applying its resources for any charitable purpose connected with The Royal Masonic School for Girls,Rickmansworth Park,Rickmansworth or the education of its pupils who are daughters of English Freemasons considered to be in need. |
£2,066,000 |
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE [Charity number: 207610] Grants to individuals and Charitable Organisation |
£1,778,012 |
| Scottish Masonic Homes Limited [Charity number: SC043070] The Company is established for the advancement of charitable purposes and in particular the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by:- (a) making grants or contributions to augment any benevolent fund of the Grand Lodge that holds charitable status. (b) providing Homes, day care, respite care and care at home to those who are aged and worthy and in such other cases as may be considered by the Directors to be necessitous, and the building, altering, furnishing, equipping and maintaining of such Homes and the maintenance of the residents and others who benefit therein |
£1,357,911 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| BRECKLAND MASONIC LODGE NUMBER 8707 BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 289013] To apply both the capital and income of the Benevolent Fund to or for the benefit of such poor, and distressed brother Masons or their poor and distressed widows and children or to or for the benefits of such Masonic Charities and all other institutions societies and objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meetings from time time direct. |
£1,780 |
| THE SCOTS LODGE BENEVOLENCE FUND [Charity number: 1030897] to support the widows and indigent members of the Lodge and Masonic Charities. |
£2,559 |
| WELWYN GARDEN CITY MASONIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 294969] Receives donations from members of the Association (all being Freemasons) and then distributes them to charities (whether or not registered) at the direction of the members.The recipients may be individuals, charitable organisations, hospices, hospitals, churches, old peoples homes, special schools, disaster appeals and the like. |
£4,728 |
| CRANLEIGH LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 211696] Distribution of funds collected from Brethren of the Lodge to Masonic and local charities |
£3,635 |
| THE BERESFORD-PEIRSE LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 516333] The benefit of such distressed Brother Masons their Widows and Children or to or for the benefit of such Masonic Charities or other Charitable Institutions Societies and objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct. |
£4,374 |
| HARRINGTON (NO 5098) LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 514562] FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES FOR MASONIC AND NON-MASONIC CHARITIES |
£3,432 |
| SURE AND STEDFAST LODGE NO 9130 BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 516977] Raising funds and making grants for general charitable purposes and children and young peoples organisations |
£2,585 |
| MASONIC CARE LIMITED [Charity number: 1077789] To provide residential accomodation and care for people with learning difficulties. |
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| THE ROYAL BURNHAM LODGE NO 4904 BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 262764] Fund raising by members' donations and by fund raising at social events. Annual distribution of funds to other Masonic Charities and general National and Local charities. Grants to assist members in financial need. |
£1,201 |
| THE AELFRIC LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 288327] DONATION TO WORTHY LOCAL CAUSES AND GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND CHARITIES |
£1,929 |
