The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge
Also known as: The Library and Museum Charitable Trust of the Board of General Purposes of the United Grand Lodge of England ., The Library and Museum of Freemasonry
The Library and Museum houses one of the worlds leading collections of Masonic books, artefacts and ephemera.
Activities & Mission
The Library and Museum houses one of the worlds leading collections of Masonic books, artefacts and ephemera.
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 68% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £916,125 | £913,557 | £889,819 | £786,421 | £784,887 | 7 / 3 |
| 2024 | £610,144 | £844,163 | £820,768 | £1,084,326 | £1,084,326 | 7 / 6 |
| 2023 | £607,302 | £938,935 | £905,939 | £1,344,682 | £1,344,682 | 6 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,102,289 | £1,008,811 | £932,299 | £1,729,064 | £1,729,064 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,038,488 | £1,307,465 | £1,263,549 | £1,542,046 | £762,626 | 21 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge
What does The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge do?
The Library and Museum houses one of the worlds leading collections of Masonic books, artefacts and ephemera.
How much income did The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge report in 2025?
The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge reported total income of £916k and reported expenditure of £914k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge?
The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge has a program ratio of 97.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge registered as a charity?
The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 1996 as charity number 1058497. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge?
The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is James WP Campbell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge operate?
The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge a registered charity?
Yes — The Library And Museum Charitable Trust Of The United Grand Lodge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058497.
Details
FREEMASONS HALL
60 GREAT QUEEN STREET
LONDON
WC2B 5AZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Library and Museum Charitable Trust of the Board of General Purposes of the United Grand Lodge of England .
- The Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated