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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1030821
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Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1030821. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire. The register describes its activities as: “To help and assist poor and distressed members of Vassar-Smith Lodge, or their family, widows and children, and to similarly assist other like charities/institutions as the Executive Committee for Gloucestershire shall from time to time direct.” Its charitable objects are: “For the benefit of such distressed brother masons their widows and children for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions societies and objects.” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £6,706 and spending of £13.4k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,706
Latest spending
£13.4k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £6,706 | £13.4k |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £10.4k | £20.8k |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £4,066 | £3,500 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £9,783 | £10k |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £4,788 | £3,000 |
Charitable objects
For the benefit of such distressed brother masons their widows and children for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions societies and objects
Where it operates
Gloucestershire
- Trustees
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What Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund funds
Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £50.7k in total.
How to apply to Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Vassar-Smith 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 Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund
Is Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Vassar-Smith 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 Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Gloucestershire.
Does Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund give each year?
The register does not break out Vassar-Smith 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 5 Apr 2025 was £13.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.1k a year.
How large is Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund?
In its latest reported year Vassar-Smith Lodge Benevolent Fund reported income of £6,706 and spending of £13.4k.
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