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.
598 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.29% 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 | 430 | 0.60% |
| £10k - £100k | 124 | 0.18% |
| £100k - £250k | 23 | 0.10% |
| £250k - £500k | 4 | 0.04% |
| £500k - £1m | 4 | 0.06% |
| £1m - £10m | 7 | 0.08% |
| Over £10m | 4 | 0.18% |
| Total | 596 | 0.31% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 554 | 0.32% |
| ccni | 26 | 0.37% |
| oscr | 18 | 0.07% |
| Total | 598 | 0.29% |
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. |
£21,859,329 |
| 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 |
£2,237,300 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ROYAL ANTEDILUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES G L E MERSEY PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 501927] GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE RAOB FOR NECESSITOUS PURPOSES. DEATH GRANTS TO BEREAVED FAMILIES TO ASSIST WITH FUNERAL EXPENSES. CONVALESCENT GRANTS FOR MEMBERS GOING ON CONVALESCENT STAY AT THE RAOB CONVALESCENT HOMES. BENEVOLENT FUND IS AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE RAOB MERSEY PROVINCE WHO ARE IN FULL FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE. THE FUND ALSO ASSISTS WIDOWS IN NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. |
£555 |
| PHOENIX CHAPTER BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 800415] Supporting Masonic and general charitable work |
£364 |
| THE REDDITCH MASONIC CHARITY [Charity number: 1140138] Our charity's purposes (1) For the public benefit to preserve and maintain the structure and fabric of the Masonic Hall,(2) To advance the education of the public in the principles of Freemasonry in particular, but notexclusively, by the establishment of a Masonic Heritage Centre.(3) To make grants and donations to individuals, organisations and other charities |
£82,321 |
| WINDSOR END LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 1010684] To apply both capital and income for the relief of poor and distressed masons and/or their widows. For the benefit of masonic charities or other charitable institutions. |
£2,518 |
| PICCADILLY LODGE NO 2550 BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 212777] Masonic Lodge donations to Masonic and Local good causes |
£406 |
| 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. |
£3,384 |
| VIRTUE AND HONOR MASONIC CHARITIES ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1014570] Charitable donations are collected from lodge members with additional funds being obtained from organised social events. |
£2,700 |
| SELSDON PARK LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 227803] Contributions are made to both:-+ Masonic Charity: to provide assistance when needed to brethren in distress, and to their wives/widows and families; and + Non-Masonic Charity: to make donations to a range of charities both in the UK and also overseas to benefit society in general |
£995 |
| THE ANDERSON BATES MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 211168] Relief of poverty |
£1,069 |
| ROYAL ANTEDILUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES G L E BURY, HEYWOOD AND DISTRICT PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 253274] To look after the ailing and widows of deceased members and to use any excess monies for outside charities |
