Associations Charities That specialise in Fraternal societies

The furtherance and promotion of such exclusively charitable purposes as the Charity Trustees may in their absolute discretion from time to time determine, and in particular, but without restriction the relief of poverty among Freemasons, their families, other dependent relatives in the UK who are in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

The support of the Masonic Charitable Foundation or any other organisations, institution or fund which is established for purposes which are exclusively charitable in law. To relieve and assist aged sick, distressed or infirm Freemasons of this Province and their wives, widows and/or dependant children.To make donations, grants or subscriptions to the Masonic Charitable Foundation.

NMCA is primarily a fundraising appeal fund for all freemasons in the Masonic Province of Northumberland. Each year one or more masonic provinces are nominated by The Grand Charity of the United Grand Lodge of England to host a Festival in aid of a designated charity. The Province of Northumberland was nominated to host a Festival in 2020 in aid of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

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

Grants to Charities in Devonshire both Masonic and non Masonic

The charity makes grants to the Royal College of Surgeons of England to support surgical research fellowships.

Making of donations to masonic & non-masonic charities or charitable causes.

TO MAKE GRANTS TO FREEMASONS AND THIER DEPENDENTS WHO ARE IN DISTRESS AND TO MAKE DONATIONS TO MASONIC CHARITIES AND NON MASONIC CHARITIES WITHIN AND OUTWITH THE UK

Relief of distress by means of outright grants, annuities or other periodical payments or loans to Buckinghamshire Freemasons and their dependants.

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO:RELIEVE SICKNESS AND PRESERVE HEALTH, ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AMONGST SUCH PERSONS AS THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER FROM TIME TO TIME TO BE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE; AND TOFURTHER SUCH OTHER PURPOSES (BEING EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE) AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME CONSIDER APPROPRIATE.

The objects of the CIO are to: Do all such things as are lawfully charitable in nature for the benefit of Freemasons and others (in Gloucestershire and elsewhere), by making donations and grants to; individuals in need and other charities in order to further its charitable purposes in the wider community for the public benefit in compliance with section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011.

To provide financial relief for needy Freemasons of the Province of Warwickshire and to members of their faimilies as defined in the Trust Deed.

The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof upon trust for the relief of poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows and children, or the benefit of masonic charities or other charitable societies and objects absolutely.

Relief of poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows or children or to or for the benefit of such Masonic charities or other exclusively charitable institutions, societies and objects as the lodge shall in duly constituted metings from time to time direct

To provide funds for the relief and benefit of Freemasons their wives, widows and dependants who are in distressed circumstances.

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO APPLY BOTH THE CAPITAL AND INCOME TO, OR FOR THE RELIEF OF:1) NEED AMONGST BROTHER MASONS, OR THEIR WIDOWS, OR OTHER RELATIVES OR DEPENDENTS;2) TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF MASONIC CHARITIES3) TO OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS OR SOCIETIES, OR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT.

GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES

Fund raising throuh the member only. Making Benevolent Grants and their dependants

The Charity provides bursaries for the benefit of any pupil,former pupil and/or potential pupil of the Royal Masonic School for Girls who in the opinion of the trustees requires financial assistance to assist in the furtherance or completion of their education.

Ensuring a sound financial basis for a future programmeReview of rents to ensure adequate income streamEssential repairs to fabric of building and improvement of facilitiesParticipating in Ipswich's Heritage week-end Raising public awareness of masonic activity as a pre-eminent national charity with an exhibtion which also demonstrates a high level of involvement with local charitable caus

The objects of the CIO are to apply both the capital and income to or for the relief of such poor and distressed brother masons or their poor and distressed widows and 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 from time to time direct.

The Charity was established under a Deed of Trust and its objectives are to distribute investment income for the relief of local distress and charitable need of a Masonic or non-Masonic nature.

Establishment and maintenance of a Masonic Heritage Centre for Coventry for public education in principles of Freemasonry and also advance charitable purposes within Coventry as trustees may from time to time determine by the provision of grants.

Raising of funds by donation, running sheltered accommodation and making grants/donations

It is expected that Charities needing assistance will apply directly, and an application form is available from the Correspondent Trustee or the Provincial Office. Lodges, Chapters or individuals may apply on behalf of a Charity by completing the necessary application form and providing the information, accounts and literature