Cheshire Freemasons' Charity
Also known as: Cheshire Provincial Fund of Benevolence
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
Activities & Mission
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
Grants
Cheshire Freemasons' Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2024)
- £606,459
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 134). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2011 — The Cheshire Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons' Fund of Benevolence (organisation 515645)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £232,438 | £434,757 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £601,980 | £659,812 | £632,866 | £5,275,541 | £4,883,298 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £132,675 | £138,723 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £782,536 | £830,500 | £794,966 | £5,031,156 | £4,623,319 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £469,195 | £644,435 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cheshire Freemasons' Charity
What does Cheshire Freemasons' Charity do?
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
How much income did Cheshire Freemasons' Charity report in 2025?
Cheshire Freemasons' Charity reported total income of £232k and reported expenditure of £435k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cheshire Freemasons' Charity?
Cheshire Freemasons' Charity has a program ratio of 105.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 134 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cheshire Freemasons' Charity registered as a charity?
Cheshire Freemasons' Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 1963 as charity number 219177. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Cheshire Freemasons' Charity?
Cheshire Freemasons' Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Robert Crudge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cheshire Freemasons' Charity operate?
Cheshire Freemasons' Charity operates across 6 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Stockport and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Cheshire Freemasons' Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Cheshire Freemasons' Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219177.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cheshire Provincial Fund of Benevolence
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated