--- title: "Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) — charity 1214840 | CharityCompare" description: "Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) (charity 1214840). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/provincial-grand-masters-discretionary-fund-dorset retrieved: 2026-10-07T19:44:00.436Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1214840CIO PG # Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.dorsetfreemasonry.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1214840&subId=0) Work at Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=provincial-grand-masters-discretionary-fund-dorset&type=claim&name=Provincial%20Grand%20Masters%20Discretionary%20Fund%20(Dorset)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset)? Registered charity number 1214840 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) 27 West Street Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.dorsetfreemasonry.org](http://www.dorsetfreemasonry.org/) Quick answer Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) (number 1214840) 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 Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) do? To further such charitable purposes (charitable under English law) as the trustees see fit from time to time by the provision of grants to individuals, in need and/or charities, or other organisations Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) Answers Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) 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 does not record Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 8 September 2025 Also known as Pgmdf Where it says it operates Dorset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies. **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 Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset). 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=provincial-grand-masters-discretionary-fund-dorset&type=claim&name=Provincial%20Grand%20Masters%20Discretionary%20Fund%20(Dorset)) [Visit charity website](http://www.dorsetfreemasonry.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) as a registered charity (number 1214840) 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 Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset)'s charity number? Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset)'s charity number is 1214840. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1214840? Search 1214840 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 Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) do? To further such charitable purposes (charitable under English law) as the trustees see fit from time to time by the provision of grants to individuals, in need and/or charities, or other organisations Does Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset). 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 Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset)? Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.dorsetfreemasonry.org. 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. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset)? The register does not record Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) registered as a charity? Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund (Dorset) was entered on the register on 8 September 2025. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1214840&subId=0).