--- title: "Derry Masonic Fund — check charity number NIC101294 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Derry Masonic Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101294. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Londonderry. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/derry-masonic-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:02:01.449Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Derry Masonic Fund is a registered charity (number NIC101294) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of youth; age. Its latest reported income was £17,561 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Derry Masonic Fund? Registered charity number NIC101294 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Londonderry Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £17,561 ## What does Derry Masonic Fund do? 1. To afford assistance to deserving, necessitous Freemasons, or their wives, partners and families, and indigent widows, partners and families of deceased Brethern, by grants or loans of money, or such other means as the General Committee may find best suited to the necessities of the Applicant. 2. To afford assistance to other duly constituted Masonic Charities. 3. To make donations to non-Masonic Charities ## What causes is Derry Masonic Fund registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Derry Masonic Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derry Masonic Fund is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=derry-masonic-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Derry Masonic Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Derry Masonic Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101294) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Derry Masonic Fund's charity number? Derry Masonic Fund's charity number is NIC101294. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101294? Search NIC101294 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Derry Masonic Fund do? 1. To afford assistance to deserving, necessitous Freemasons, or their wives, partners and families, and indigent widows, partners and families of deceased Brethern, by grants or loans of money, or such other means as the General Committee may find best suited to the necessities of the Applicant. 2. To afford assistance to other duly constituted Masonic Charities. 3. To make donations to non-Masonic Charities Does Derry Masonic Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derry Masonic Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Derry Masonic Fund? Derry Masonic Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=101294&subId=0).