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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 210737
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Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 210737. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “The charity raises funds from the members of Friars (masonic) Lodge. Grants are made to a number of other national charities (mainly non-masonic) as selected by the Lodge members.” Its charitable objects are: “For the benefit of such distressed masons, their widows and children or other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Lodge shall direct.” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £3,011 and spending of £2,985.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,011
Latest spending
£2,985
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesHealth / 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 organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £3,011 | £2,985 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £3,520 | £3,485 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5,050 | £5,050 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £5,766 | £6,000 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,896 | £13.6k |
Charitable objects
For the benefit of such distressed masons, their widows and children or other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Lodge shall direct.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund funds
Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes 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 organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £31.1k in total.
How to apply to Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friar's Lodge 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 about Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund
Is Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friar's 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 Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund give each year?
The register does not break out Friar's 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 Mar 2026 was £2,985. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,224 a year.
How large is Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund?
In its latest reported year Friar's Lodge Benevolent Fund reported income of £3,011 and spending of £2,985.
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