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London Freemasons Charity

Also known as: London Masonic Charitable Trust, The Metropolitan Masonic Charity, Lmct

General Charitable activities, The London Freemasons Charity has been set up to provide and donate grants, with a general focus on London Charities.

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Activities & Mission

General Charitable activities, The London Freemasons Charity has been set up to provide and donate grants, with a general focus on London Charities.

Grants

London Freemasons Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)
£944,455
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
What it supports
general 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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Areas of Operation

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

Latest Income
£694,180
Latest Expenditure
£944,455

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 136.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £644,303
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £45,526
Other Income £4,351

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £944,455
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,460
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£694,180
£944,455£944,455£1,466,898£1,401,1940 / 0
2024
£2,166,899
£2,585,242£2,579,971£1,821,377£01 / 2
2023
£809,250
£706,673£706,673£2,074,819£00 / 0
2022
£253,217
£564,6640 / 0
2021
£164,400
£199,2860 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London Freemasons Charity

What does London Freemasons Charity do?

General Charitable activities, The London Freemasons Charity has been set up to provide and donate grants, with a general focus on London Charities.

How much income did London Freemasons Charity report in 2025?

London Freemasons Charity reported total income of £694k and reported expenditure of £944k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was London Freemasons Charity registered as a charity?

London Freemasons Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 2000 as charity number 1081205. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs London Freemasons Charity?

London Freemasons Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does London Freemasons Charity operate?

London Freemasons Charity operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is London Freemasons Charity a registered charity?

Yes — London Freemasons Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081205.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 June 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3969139
Charity Number
1081205

Trustees

Carole Hunt
Geoffrey James Waddoups
Quentin Charles Triscott Humberstone
Robert Whitelaw
Roderic Drynan Glyn-Thomas
Stratton Richey
Also governs 2 other charities
Stuart John Sherriff

Also Known As

  • London Masonic Charitable Trust
  • The Metropolitan Masonic Charity
  • Lmct

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