--- title: "United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund — check charity number 210165 | CharityCompare" description: "Is United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 210165. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Holborn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/united-grand-lodge-of-england-grand-secretary-s-discretionary-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:33:42.660Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund is a registered charity (number 210165) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £37,761 (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 United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund? Registered charity number 210165 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Holborn Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £37,761 ## What does United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund do? The Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund provides minor and emergency grants and donations, not necessarily to those with a direct Masonic connection. Grants and donations are made at the discretion of the Grand Secretary for such charitable purposes as he might consider proper. ## What causes is United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary 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=united-grand-lodge-of-england-grand-secretary-s-discretionary-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 210165) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund's charity number? United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund's charity number is 210165. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 210165? Search 210165 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund do? The Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund provides minor and emergency grants and donations, not necessarily to those with a direct Masonic connection. Grants and donations are made at the discretion of the Grand Secretary for such charitable purposes as he might consider proper. Does United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary 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 England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund? United Grand Lodge of England, Grand Secretary's Discretionary Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/210165).