# MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND OF SOUTH WALES

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 208514
- **Other names:** MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND (EASTERN DIVISION OF SOUTH WALES), MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Sept. 22, 1962
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=208514


## Contact

- **Address:** BENEVOLENCE HOUSE,, COYCHURCH ROAD,, BRIDGEND,
- **Postcode:** CF31 2AP
- **Phone:** 02920759335
- **Email:** office@province.org.uk
- **Website:** southwalesmason.com



## Activities

**Objects:** FOR EDUCATION AND ADVANCEMENT IN LIFE OF THE CHILDREN OF DISTRESSED OR DECEASED FREEMASONS OF THE PROVINCE OF THE EASTERN DIVISION OF SOUTH WALES, AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WIDOWS OF SUCH FREEMASONS AND FOR OLD, INFIRM, AND DISTRESSED FREEMASONS OF THE SAID PROVINCE. TO SUBSCRIBE TO ANY ONE OR EITHER OF THE MASONIC CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

**Activities:** To assist the education and advancement of the children of distressed or deceased Freemasons in the province; to assist widows of such Freemasons; to assist old, infirm and distressed Freemasons; to subscribe to recognised Masonic charitable organisations; to donate to non Masonic charities.

**Area of benefit:** SOUTH GLAMORGAN




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Blaenau Gwent
- Bridgend
- Caerphilly
- Cardiff
- City Of Swansea
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Neath Port Talbot
- Powys
- Torfaen
- Vale Of Glamorgan



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £72009 | £58550 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £86665 | £70234 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £153598 | £154153 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £75006 | £94770 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £78866 | £98044 | — | — |



## Trustees

- ANDREW LINDSAY GRETTON
- DAVID ANTHONY  JOHN SWAIN — appointed Nov. 23, 2023
- GRANVILLE DAVID THOMAS — appointed May 3, 2019
- MARTYN ALAN RIDGE — appointed Nov. 17, 2015
- PATRICK PATTISON — appointed Nov. 17, 2015
- Philip Bevan — appointed March 18, 2026
- RICHARD   LLOYD THOMAS — appointed Feb. 10, 2025
- STEVEN BICKERTON — appointed March 6, 2023
- WILLIAM JOHN MORRIS — appointed Feb. 11, 2022