The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence
Also known as: Mbf No 1 & 2
Grants to individuals and Charitable Organisation
Activities & Mission
Grants to individuals and Charitable Organisation
Grants
The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,642,816
- Who it helps
- elderly people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 93). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,237,300 | £3,423,284 | £3,197,907 | £19,914,343 | £18,927,143 | 0 / 50 |
| 2024 | £1,877,346 | £1,989,795 | £1,900,989 | £20,841,846 | £19,846,246 | 0 / 50 |
| 2023 | £1,778,012 | £1,668,719 | £1,516,400 | £19,566,677 | £18,562,677 | 0 / 50 |
| 2022 | £2,049,178 | £1,444,719 | £1,284,561 | £21,151,524 | £20,139,124 | 0 / 12 |
| 2021 | £1,730,133 | £2,676,341 | £2,532,970 | £23,500,678 | £22,479,878 | 0 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence
What does The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence do?
Grants to individuals and Charitable Organisation
How much income did The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence report in 2025?
The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence reported total income of £2.24m and reported expenditure of £3.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence?
The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence has a program ratio of 142.9%, 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 93 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence registered as a charity?
The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 July 1963 as charity number 207610. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence?
The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence 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 The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence operate?
The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence a registered charity?
Yes — The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207610.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Mbf No 1 & 2
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated