# Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 216434 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/216434)
- Website: https://jonesgconnect.com
- Latest income: £1,491; spending £10k
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Lodge of Relief No 42 (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lodge-of-relief-no-42-trust-fund

Relief of poverty amongst masons and former masons and the wives children and grandchildren of masons and former masons

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2025 | £1,491 | £10k | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2024 | £1,519 | £3,000 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2023 | £1,542 | £1,000 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2022 | £1,463 | £1,750 | not filed |
| 30 Nov 2021 | £1,670 | £250 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of poverty amongst masons and former masons and the wives widows children and grandchildren of masons and former masons.

## What it funds

Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund reported income of £1,491 and spending of £10k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Nov 2025, it spent £16k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (jonesgconnect.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Nov 2025 was £10k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,200 a year.

### How large is Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year Lodge of Relief No.42 Trust Fund reported income of £1,491 and spending of £10k.


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