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Registered charity · No. SC001996Unincorporated association

Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds

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Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31
£769,487
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31
£485,747
Registered charity number
SC001996
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area)
City of Edinburgh
Website
www.grandlodgescotland.com

Quick answer

Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds (number SC001996) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds do?

The Trust is committed to continuing to develop its charitable work which takes the form of: 1) providing benevolent grants for eligible Freemasons, their widows & dependents based on individual needs and requirements, 2) providing training and education to the children and dependents of Freemasons, based on needs and requirements, 3) providing grants and donations to the work of external charitable causes with each application being considered on its own merit.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds

Answers Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds's money come from?

Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds reported £497k total income for the year ending 31 May 2025. The largest sources were investments £497k (100%).

  • Investments£497k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh

What causes is Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds as a registered charity (number SC001996) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds's charity number?
Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds's charity number is SC001996. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001996?
Search SC001996 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds do?
The Trust is committed to continuing to develop its charitable work which takes the form of: 1) providing benevolent grants for eligible Freemasons, their widows & dependents based on individual needs and requirements, 2) providing training and education to the children and dependents of Freemasons, based on needs and requirements, 3) providing grants and donations to the work of external charitable causes with each application being considered on its own merit.
Does Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds?
Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds's website listed in our register data is http://www.grandlodgescotland.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds's money come from?
Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds reported £497k total income for the year ending 31 May 2025. The largest sources were investments £497k (100%).
When was Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds registered as a charity?
Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.