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.
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.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 91% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,166,899 | £2,585,242 | £2,579,971 | £1,821,377 | £0 | 1 / 2 |
| 2023 | £809,250 | £706,673 | £706,673 | £2,074,819 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £253,217 | £564,664 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £164,400 | £199,286 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £851,666 | £1,437,325 | £1,437,325 | £2,155,003 | £0 | 0 / 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 2024?
London Freemasons Charity reported total income of £2.17m and reported expenditure of £2.59m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is London Freemasons Charity?
London Freemasons Charity has a program ratio of 119.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
LONDON
WC2B 5AZ
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- London Masonic Charitable Trust
- The Metropolitan Masonic Charity
- Lmct
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated