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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 274143
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The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 274143. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire. The register describes its activities as: “The Trustees meet as required to consider and grant or deny requests for donations forwarded by members of the Lodge or direct by individuals or groups.” Its charitable objects are: “To or for the relief of such poor and distressed brother masons and their poor and distressed widows and children or to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Lodge shall direct.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £14.6k and spending of £10k.
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Latest income
£14.6k
Latest spending
£10k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Older peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £14.6k | £10k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £34.1k | £10.3k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £24.1k | £855 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £0 | £5,800 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,075 | £155 |
Charitable objects
To or for the relief of such poor and distressed brother masons and their poor and distressed widows and children or to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Lodge shall direct.
Where it operates
Gloucestershire
- Also known as
- Richard Whittington Lodge Members Charity
- Trustees
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What The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund funds
The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund is registered under general charitable purposes for older people 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 Dec 2025, it spent £27.1k in total.
How to apply to The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Richard Whittington 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 The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund
Is The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Richard Whittington 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 The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.
Does The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund give each year?
The register does not break out The Richard Whittington 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 Dec 2025 was £10k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,424 a year.
How large is The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund?
In its latest reported year The Richard Whittington Lodge Benevolent Fund reported income of £14.6k and spending of £10k.
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