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The Grand Charity

Registered charity 281942, on the register since 18 February 1981. The 1,088th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

THE FREEMASONS' GRAND CHARITY IS THE CENTRAL GRANT-GIVING CHARITY OF ALL ENGLISH CONSTITUTION FREEMASONS. ITS OBJECTS ARE VERY BROAD AND GIVE DISCRETION TO THE COUNCIL TO DETERMINE CHARITABLE POLICIES. THE TWO PRIMARY ACTIVITIES ARE 1. GRANTS: FOR MASONS OR THEIR DEPENDANTS; OTHER MASONIC CHARITIES & NON-MASONIC CHARITIES. 2. MANAGING THE RELIEF CHEST SCHEME.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

DisabilityGeneral Charitable PurposesOverseas Aid/famine ReliefThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.