# Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 294609 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/294609)
- Latest income: £983; spending £1,160
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Surrey
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/michelham-lodge-benevolent-trust-fund

To apply both the capital and income to or for the relief of such poor and distressed Brother Masons, or their poor and distressed widows and children, and subject to a minimum of -ú500 being available for the above purpose, alternatively to or for the benefit of such Masonic Charities, or other Charitable Institutions, Societies and objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting from time

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £983 | £1,160 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £850 | £1,160 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £1,876 | £2,330 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £7,317 | £7,998 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £660 | £1,680 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To apply both the capital and income to or for the relief of such poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows and children and subject to a minimum of $500 being available for the above purpose alternatively to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions societies and objects as the Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.

## What it funds

Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund reported income of £983 and spending of £1,160. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £14.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Surrey.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust 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

### Is Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Surrey.

### Does Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Michelham Lodge Benevolent 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 5 Apr 2025 was £1,160. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,866 a year.

### How large is Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund?

In its latest reported year Michelham Lodge Benevolent Trust Fund reported income of £983 and spending of £1,160.


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