# Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 289013 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/289013)
- Latest income: £2,688; spending £1,600
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Norfolk, Suffolk
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/breckland-masonic-lodge-number-8707-benevolent-fund

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,688 | £1,600 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,898 | £350 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,780 | £1,660 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £1,115 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,796 | £2,150 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To apply both the capital and income fo 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 benefit of such Masonic charities and all other institutions societies and objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meetings from time to time direct.

## What it funds

Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund reported income of £2,688 and spending of £1,600. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £5,760 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Norfolk and Suffolk.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund in its sources (last checked 4 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

### Is Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Norfolk and Suffolk.

### Does Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 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 Mar 2025 was £1,600. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,152 a year.

### How large is Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund?

In its latest reported year Breckland Masonic Lodge Number 8707 Benevolent Fund reported income of £2,688 and spending of £1,600.


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