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Masonic Samaritan Fund

Taking over the activities of the former unincorporated body registered as Charity No 1001298: the provision of medical assistance, support, treatment, care or advice to Freemasons, their wives, children or dependants, or the widows, children or dependants of deceased Freemasons.

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Activities & Mission

Taking over the activities of the former unincorporated body registered as Charity No 1001298: the provision of medical assistance, support, treatment, care or advice to Freemasons, their wives, children or dependants, or the widows, children or dependants of deceased Freemasons.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,352,000
Latest Expenditure
£5,797,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 426.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £973,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £379,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,768,000
Raising Funds £29,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £31,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,352,000
£5,797,000£5,768,000£0£00 / 0
2024
£1,133,000
£13,132,000£13,093,000£4,539,000£4,539,0000 / 0
2023
£1,138,000
£11,238,000£11,102,000£16,491,000£16,491,0000 / 0
2022
£708,000
£12,461,000£12,258,000£26,738,000£26,738,0000 / 0
2021
£1,034,000
£15,090,000£14,789,000£37,572,000£37,572,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Masonic Samaritan Fund

What does Masonic Samaritan Fund do?

Taking over the activities of the former unincorporated body registered as Charity No 1001298: the provision of medical assistance, support, treatment, care or advice to Freemasons, their wives, children or dependants, or the widows, children or dependants of deceased Freemasons.

How much income did Masonic Samaritan Fund report in 2025?

Masonic Samaritan Fund reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £5.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Masonic Samaritan Fund?

Masonic Samaritan Fund has a program ratio of 426.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Masonic Samaritan Fund registered as a charity?

Masonic Samaritan Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 2009 as charity number 1130424. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Masonic Samaritan Fund?

Masonic Samaritan Fund is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Long. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Masonic Samaritan Fund operate?

Masonic Samaritan Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Masonic Samaritan Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Masonic Samaritan Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130424.

Details

Address
FREEMASONS HALL
60 GREAT QUEEN STREET
LONDON
WC2B 5AZ
Registration Date
30 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4045262
Charity Number
1130424

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Trustees

James Long Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Masonic Charitable Foundation

Sectors & Classifications

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