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Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO:RELIEVE SICKNESS 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 TOFURTHER SUCH OTHER PURPOSES (BEING EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE) AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME CONSIDER APPROPRIATE.

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Activities & Mission

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO:RELIEVE SICKNESS 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 TOFURTHER SUCH OTHER PURPOSES (BEING EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE) AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME CONSIDER APPROPRIATE.

Grants

Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£253,392
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment, armed forces or emergency service efficiency, recreation 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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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
£155,739
Latest Expenditure
£253,392

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 162.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£155,739
£253,3920 / 5
2024
£164,734
£245,8700 / 6
2023
£171,004
£364,1220 / 8
2022
£389,110
£334,9060 / 10
2021
£483,839
£241,6380 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO

What does Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO do?

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO:RELIEVE SICKNESS 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 TOFURTHER SUCH OTHER PURPOSES (BEING EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE) AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME CONSIDER APPROPRIATE.

How much income did Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO report in 2025?

Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO reported total income of £156k and reported expenditure of £253k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO registered as a charity?

Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 2018 as charity number 1177420. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO?

Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL BRIAN HARRIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO operate?

Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Sussex Masonic Charitable Foundation, CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177420.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
5 March 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5111856
Charity Number
1177420

Trustees

MICHAEL BRIAN HARRIS Chair
Andrew Chequers
Also governs 1 other charity
Colin Ballard
COLIN DANN
Dr Robert Mackenzie Wicks
Also governs 1 other charity
Graham Watkins
Also governs 1 other charity
Malcolm Thor Lamb
Also governs 2 other charities
Timothy James William Ashdown
Trevor Newman

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