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.
594 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 | 424 | 0.60% |
| £10k - £100k | 128 | 0.18% |
| £100k - £250k | 22 | 0.10% |
| £250k - £500k | 3 | 0.03% |
| £500k - £1m | 4 | 0.06% |
| £1m - £10m | 7 | 0.08% |
| Over £10m | 4 | 0.18% |
| Total | 592 | 0.31% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 550 | 0.32% |
| ccni | 26 | 0.37% |
| oscr | 18 | 0.07% |
| Total | 594 | 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 |
|---|---|
| THE HORNCASTLE MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 256553] Provide benefits to Freemasons as required.Also to assist where we are able with non masonic activities involving other charities. |
£36,472 |
| The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow Benevolent and Annuity and Charity Funds [Charity number: SC014441] The benevolent Fund shall be devoted solely to the relief of worthy poor and distressed Brethren, widows, children, or parents of deceased brethren, and shall not be appropriated to any other purpose. but nothing herein shall prevent casual relief being granted. |
£40,304 |
| THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS OF MONMOUTHSHIRE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 1099876] THE CHARITY HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BOTH MASONIC AND NON MASONS BECAUSE OF ILLNESS OR DISTRESS, FALL UPON HARDTIMES.THE CHARITY ALL MAKES DONATIONS TO OTHER WORTHY CAUSES AND LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHARITIES. |
£19,500 |
| THE OLD CRANLEIGHAN LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 1011340] Masonic charity classifications 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 |
£5,413 |
| THE SCARSDALE LODGE NO 681 BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 509492] Raising Funds for Masonic Charities And Local Charities |
£1,521 |
| WEST RIDING MASONIC CHARITIES LIMITED [Charity number: 212073] To support and aid sick,elderly or infirm members of Masonic Lodges in Yorkshire and their dependants and widows and to support other Masonic and non Masonic organisations |
£763,830 |
| CAMALODUNUM LODGE NO 660 BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 1000226] To relieve distress locally, to support local charities. |
£2,612 |
| SERVATOR LODGE NO 6115 ALMONER'S SAMARITAN FUND [Charity number: 507363] Providing Christmas grants to members widows & support & assistance if and when needed, support to members in times of need or illness. |
£100 |
| CRADIDEN LODGE NO 6571 MASONIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 224773] Collect voluntary contibutions from Masonic Members of the Lodge and redistribute to Registered Charities |
£1,083 |
| THE OLD MANWOODIAN LODGE BENEVOLENT FUND [Charity number: 292168] monies collected by donation and gift aid, then given to masonic and other worthy causes |
£1,748 |
