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.
608 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 | 436 | 0.61% |
| £10k - £100k | 125 | 0.18% |
| £100k - £250k | 23 | 0.10% |
| £250k - £500k | 7 | 0.06% |
| £1m - £10m | 7 | 0.08% |
| £500k - £1m | 5 | 0.07% |
| Over £10m | 4 | 0.18% |
| Total | 607 | 0.32% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 564 | 0.33% |
| ccni | 26 | 0.36% |
| oscr | 18 | 0.07% |
| Total | 608 | 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. |
£90,806,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Belfast Masonic Widows Fund [Charity number: NI102661] •The purpose of the Trust is to afford assistance to needy, Freemasons or their families or the dependants of deceased Freemasons by grants of money or such other means as may be best suited to the needs of the applicants. •Annuity Grants are paid by two instalments in April and October of each year. To consider applications presented by Masonic units within the operational jurisdiction of the Fund at the Stated Monthly Meetings of the Trust in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December of each year. •In addition to the Stated Monthly Meetings, the Fund operates an emergency service throughout the year to provide for applications deemed to be of urgent requirement for immediate relief. •An award of annuity Grant or singular grant is assessed by dependence of circumstance in relation to need. Grants are based on scheduled valuations of Bands which are annually ratified at our AGM in April of each year; each Band has a Grant value allowance based on a schedule analysis assessed on levels of definable income. •Applications are considered by process of analysis and assurance that full entitlement of state benefits is being achieved in accordance with the financial social circumstance of the applicant. •The Fund will continue to offer guidance and provide direction to existing and/or potential beneficiaries in relation to entitlement of state benefits. •Applications are quantified by method of ‘means testing’ and ‘home visitation report’ to determine the financial circumstance and value of definable income associated with the living conditions, health and overall well-being of the applicant. •The circumstances of the beneficiaries are annually appraised by home visitation and report of annual review presented to the Committee in September of each year to determine and ratify necessity for continued assistance |
£83,123 |
| THE DOUGLAS NASH BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 288164] helping widows of the Sirius Lodge No. 4996 |
£5,979 |
| Lodge Gretna No 1158 Benevolent Fund [Charity number: SC015286] The Fund shall be devoted exclusively to the relief of poor and distressed Brethren, their widows and children and other dependents, and for contributing to the Grand Lodge Fund of Scottish masonic Benevolence. |
£392 |
| THE WALTHAM CROSS LODGE NO 5359 BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 288582] To provide support for members & their family & to participate in local & National charities |
£5,862 |
| SPILSBY MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 1023285] To Raise money from members for donation to General Medical, Social Depravation and Educational needs and to support local social societies |
£13,070 |
| SANDWICH MASONIC HALL BENEVOLENT TRUST [Charity number: 1068603] this charity operates in the masonic hall in sandwich kent and collects charity money from the five lodges that meet there and disperses the money to each lodges chosen charity which ever that may be, the money comes in and goes out immediatley. |
£4,993 |
| GRAND MASTER'S LODGE, NO 1 - MASONIC CHARITIES ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 207864] General Masonic Charitable purposes |
£5,170 |
| PORTSOKEN LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 1038953] Provide relief to Lodge members, families and widows and make donations to recognised Masonic charities |
£276 |
| Downpatrick District Masonic Charity Committee [Charity number: NI101336] The Charity Committee raises funds through the various Masonic Lodges situated within its District. It does so by promoting the benefits of fundraising to the Lodges, assisting them with collecting information about potential beneficiaries identifying other sources of income for those beneficiaries such as rate rebates or other forms of income support. It does this through dedicated individuals within each lodge. Potential beneficiaries are identified by the respective lodges and application forms completed and forwarded to the Charity Committee. These are reviewed by the Charity Committee, collated and forwarded to the Down Masonic Widows Fund. The Committee receives all funds raised by the Lodges, collates, claims tax relief and distributes to respective Masonic Funds for distribution to beneficiaries |
£24,255 |
| MASONIC TRUST OF EAST AFRICA [Charity number: 265432] To give financial assistance to Freemasons or their dependants who have been members of a Masonic Lodge in Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania. |
£358 |
