Associations Charities That specialise in Fraternal societies

The Royal Masonic School for Girls is committed to the education and care of pupils between the ages of 2 and 18 years. It provides a supportive structure,which enables staff and girls to discover and develop their talents to the full.

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.

The main activity is the provision of approximately 1096beds for Residential, Dementia, and Nursing care in 17 Homes throughout England and Wales. In addition the Charity runs approximately 145 sheltered units for those who seek independence and can still look after themselves. Many of these tenants later become residents in the Homes.

The Trust has as its main activity that of applying its resources for any charitable purpose connected with The Royal Masonic School for Girls,Rickmansworth Park,Rickmansworth or the education of its pupils who are daughters of English Freemasons considered to be in need.

The relief of poverty, predominantly but not exclusively to East Lancashire Freemasons and their dependents.The education of children of needy or deceased FreemasonsTo promote other charitable purposes for the general benefit of the public living predominantly but not exclusively in the East Lancashire area.

To support and aid sick,elderly or infirm members of Masonic Lodges in Yorkshire and their dependants and widows and to support other Masonic and non Masonic organisations

Assistance is provided in a variety of ways to relieve poverty and advance education. Childrenand young people are supported in a wide range of educational environments, including state and private schools, colleges and universities. Support is aimed at helping beneficiaries to receive the education and training they need to achieve their potential and succeed in life.

To relieve in cases of need Freemasons of the Province of Cheshire & their dependentsTo make grants to other Masonic CharitiesTo make grants to Non Masonic Charities

a) TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FROM MASONS AND MASONIC BODIESb) TO MAKE CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO OTHER OBJECTS BOTH MASONIC AND NON MASONICc) TO MAINTAIN PRUDENT AND ADEQUATE RESERVESd) TO ADMINISTER THE "DAVID AND ELONWY EVANS MASONIC TRUST FUND" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AGREED WITH THE CHARITY COMMISSIONERS

To assist the education and advancement of the children of distressed or deceased Freemasons in the province; to assist widows of such Freemasons; to assist old, infirm and distressed Freemasons; to subscribe to recognised Masonic charitable organisations; to donate to non Masonic charities.

1. To help the recovery of the sick and those recuperating from illness by providing or assisting in providing therapeutic and recreational aids and facilities;2. To provide holidays or holiday accomodation and entertainment for the aged infirm and convalescent;3. Fo the relief of poverty qne distress

The object of the Charity be the advancement of Masonic and Non-Masonic Charities, including but not restricted to, medical research, care for vulnerable people, hospices, youth opportunities, and other appropriate worthwhile causes.

To financially support any organisation, institution or fund which is established for charitable purposes. To relieve sickness and preserve health, advance education and prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship, through activities that focus on supporting needs within Leicestershire and Rutland and to further such other charitable purposes as the Trustees may consider appropriate.

Grants to local organisations and individuals, mainly within the county of Derbyshire but occasionally outside the county if the body serves the Derbyshire community.

Relief of poverty and distress among members of the International Order of Freemasonry for Men and Women, Le Droit Humain, British Federation and other less fortunate or suffering members of humanity, particularly children. Registered for Gift Aid.

Provide for the benefit of distressed masons their widows or children or to or for the benefit of such Masonic charities or other charitable institutions societies and objects as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.

Relief of poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows and children or for the benefit of Masonic Charities or other charitable Institutions, Societies or objects.

The Benevolent Fund was established for the benefit of such distressed Brother Mark Master Masons, their widows and children, or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Hertfordshire shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.

Provide grants to distressed brother masons their distressed widows dependents individuals and organisations within the county of Wiltshire and Unitary Authority of Swindon for the general relief of medical mental and physical distress among the elderly disabled surgical cases and those subject to violence.

To apply capital and income to or for the benefit of distressed masons, their distressed widows and dependant children or to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Trustees shall think fit.

For the benefit of distressed Brother Masons, their widows and children or for the benefit of such Masonic institutions or other charitable institutions or societies as the lodge may direct.

To or for the relief of poor and distressed Brother Masons and their dependants,or for the benifit of such Masonic charities or other Charitable Institutions,Societies and objects as the Lodge shall in a duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.

The charity was established by a trust deed on January 1964 with the objective of raising funds for rendering relief and assistance to poor and distressed Freemasons and their dependents, and for any charitable (including educational) object which would in law be a good charitable gift.

Support for members of the Weston-super-Mare R.A.O.B. G.L.E. in financial hardship or need. Also support for widows and/or orphans of deceased members.

Provides grants to Masonic and non Masonic Charities. Also to groups working with the sick, disabled or elderly who hold registered charity status. Occasionally provides financial assistance to current and former members or their family who have met with adversity and who are unable to obtain support from any other service.