Is Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association as a registered charity (number 802381) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

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Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association

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Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £3,738
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £3,094
Registered charity number: 802381
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Kingswood
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association (number 802381) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association do?

To promote any purpose which is exclusively charitable in law and to do so by making grants toMasonic, local Charities and worthy causes.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association

Answers Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 November 1989
Where it says it operates: Gloucestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association as a registered charity (number 802381) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association's charity number?: Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association's charity number is 802381. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 802381?: Search 802381 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 Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association do?: To promote any purpose which is exclusively charitable in law and to do so by making grants toMasonic, local Charities and worthy causes.
Does Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association. 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 Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association?: Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association?: The register records Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association registered as a charity?: Lodge of Sympathy No 855 Masonic Charities Association was entered on the register on 30 November 1989.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.