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.
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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Financial Information
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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 | £155,739 | £253,392 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £164,734 | £245,870 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £171,004 | £364,122 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £389,110 | £334,906 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £483,839 | £241,638 | 0 / 10 |
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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.
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