Down Masonic Widows' Fund
Down Masonic Widows' Fund is a registered charity in Northern Ireland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in County Antrim..
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What are the key facts about Down Masonic Widows' Fund?
- Registered charity number
- NIC100079
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Constitution
- Location
- County Antrim.
- Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31)
- £104,557
- Website
- www.downwidows.org
What does Down Masonic Widows' Fund do?
The objects of the Fund’s operation shall be to afford assistance to deserving, destitute, or indigent Widows and families (including the mother and sisters) of Freemasons, who have been subscribing members of a Lodge in the Masonic Province of Down, outside a six-mile radius of Belfast, by grants or by such other means as the General Committee may find best suited to the necessities of the applicants.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Down Masonic Widows' Fund a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Down Masonic Widows' Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100079) 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 Down Masonic Widows' Fund's charity number?
- Down Masonic Widows' Fund's charity number is NIC100079. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number NIC100079?
- Search NIC100079 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 Down Masonic Widows' Fund do?
- The objects of the Fund’s operation shall be to afford assistance to deserving, destitute, or indigent Widows and families (including the mother and sisters) of Freemasons, who have been subscribing members of a Lodge in the Masonic Province of Down, outside a six-mile radius of Belfast, by grants or by such other means as the General Committee may find best suited to the necessities of the applicants.
- Does Down Masonic Widows' Fund have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down Masonic Widows' 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 Down Masonic Widows' Fund?
- Down Masonic Widows' Fund's website is http://www.downwidows.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.