# The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 254319 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/254319)
- Website: https://www.southwalesmarkmastermasons.co.uk
- Latest income: £30; spending £226
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/south-wales-provincial-grand-lodge-of-mark-master-masons-benevolent-fund

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of South Wales Benevolent Fund is governed by both statute (Charities Acts) and the Constitution dated 31 October, 1967. The Benevolent Fund is supported by grants from the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Fund of Benevolence (Charity Number 207610), and contributions from Brethren, Ladies, Lodges and Provinces which may take the form of either don

## 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 | £30 | £226 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £382 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £21 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4,004 | £7,090 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £8,537 | £6,664 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To or for the relief of such poor and distressed brother Mark Master Masons or their poor and distressed widows and chilren or to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions societies and objects as the Provincial Lodge shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.

## What it funds

The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund reported income of £30 and spending of £226. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £14k 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 The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (southwalesmarkmastermasons.co.uk) 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 The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons 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 South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund fund?

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

### Does The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons 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 £226. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,796 a year.

### How large is The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund?

In its latest reported year The South Wales Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Benevolent Fund reported income of £30 and spending of £226.


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