Masonic Charitable Foundation
Notable UK charityAlso known as: The Masonic Foundation, Mcf
To relieve 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 to further such other purposes being exclusively charitable.
Activities & Mission
To relieve 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 to further such other purposes being exclusively charitable.
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 97% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M (sample: 36). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Associations charities with income over £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £90,806,000 | £100,190,000 | £97,472,000 | £384,092,000 | £99,218,000 | 92 / 4 |
| 2024 | £85,720,000 | £103,261,000 | £100,635,000 | £392,520,000 | £98,715,000 | 98 / 235 |
| 2023 | £79,255,000 | £97,086,000 | £94,183,000 | £386,465,000 | £80,048,000 | 1091 / 347 |
| 2022 | £72,915,000 | £93,317,000 | £90,886,000 | £416,229,000 | £72,516,000 | 1150 / 480 |
| 2021 | £67,843,000 | £91,079,000 | £88,681,000 | £413,934,000 | £62,275,000 | 1600 / 480 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Masonic Charitable Foundation
What does Masonic Charitable Foundation do?
To relieve 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 to further such other purposes being exclusively charitable.
How much income did Masonic Charitable Foundation report in 2025?
Masonic Charitable Foundation reported total income of £90.81m and reported expenditure of £100.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Masonic Charitable Foundation?
Masonic Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 107.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M (sample of 36 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Masonic Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?
Masonic Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2015 as charity number 1164703. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Masonic Charitable Foundation?
Masonic Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Masonic Charitable Foundation operate?
Masonic Charitable Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Masonic Charitable Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Masonic Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164703.
Details
60 GREAT QUEEN STREET
LONDON
WC2B 5AZ
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Also Known As
- The Masonic Foundation
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated