--- title: "Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds — check charity number SC001996 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC001996. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grand-lodge-of-scotland-annuity-benevolent-charity-funds retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:14:42.948Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds is a registered charity (number SC001996) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £769,487 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds? Registered charity number SC001996 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £769,487 Website [www.grandlodgescotland.com](http://www.grandlodgescotland.com/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds 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=grand-lodge-of-scotland-annuity-benevolent-charity-funds&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.grandlodgescotland.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds a legitimate charity? Yes. Grand Lodge Of Scotland Annuity Benevolent & Charity Funds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC001996) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.grandlodgescotland.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC001996).