UK funding workspaceBirnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 203592
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Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 203592. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset. The register describes its activities as: “Raising funds to support Financial relief to Masons, their spouse and dependants together with other such worthy causes the Lodge may wish to support.” Its charitable objects are: “For the benefit of distressed masons, their widows and children or to or for the benefit of the masonic charities or other charities charitable institutions societies or objects as the Lodge shall in duly constitued meeting from time to time direct.” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £2,990 and spending of £5,976.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,990
Latest spending
£5,976
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £2,990 | £5,976 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £5,499 | £3,718 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £2,385 | £0 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £3,600 | £2,825 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £866 | £2,480 |
Charitable objects
For the benefit of distressed masons, their widows and children or to or for the benefit of the masonic charities or other charities charitable institutions societies or objects as the Lodge shall in duly constitued meeting from time to time direct
Where it operates
Somerset
- Trustees
- 4
What Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund funds
Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £15k in total.
How to apply to Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund
Is Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.
Does Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund give each year?
The register does not break out Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £5,976. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,000 a year.
How large is Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund?
In its latest reported year Birnbeck Lodge Benevolent Fund reported income of £2,990 and spending of £5,976.
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