# St George'S Lodge of Chorley Benevolent Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 251843 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/251843)
- Latest income: £333; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/st-georges-lodge-of-chorley-benevolent-fund

FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH DISTRESSED BROTHER MASONS OR THEIR DISTRESSED WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OR TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH MASONIC CHARITIES OR OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS, SOCIETIES, AND OBJECTS AS THE TRUSTEES RECOMMEND TO THE LODGE AND SHALL ON A DULY CONSTITUTED MEETING FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT.

## 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 2022 | £333 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £618 | £391 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of such distressed brother masons or their 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 on duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.

## What it funds

St George'S Lodge of Chorley Benevolent Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes 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 individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year St George'S Lodge of Chorley Benevolent Fund reported income of £333 and spending of £0. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Mar 2022, it spent £391 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 St George'S Lodge of Chorley 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

### Is St George'S Lodge of Chorley Benevolent Fund open for applications now?

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

### Where does St George'S Lodge of Chorley Benevolent Fund fund?

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

### Does St George'S Lodge of Chorley Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that St George'S Lodge of Chorley Benevolent Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does St George'S Lodge of Chorley Benevolent Fund give each year?

The register does not break out St George'S Lodge of Chorley 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 2022 was £0. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £196 a year.

### How large is St George'S Lodge of Chorley Benevolent Fund?

In its latest reported year St George'S Lodge of Chorley Benevolent Fund reported income of £333 and spending of £0.


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