West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity (number 1175246) 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 West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity do?
The objects of the Fund are to provide financial assistance to: Freemasons and their dependants in cases of distress; children resident in the Province for educational and quality of life purposes; community projects in the Province and other charitable purposes as may from time to time be decided by the scheme's trustees.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity
Answers West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity's money come from?
West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity reported £652k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £501k (77%), donations and legacies £152k (23%).
Investments£501k · 77%
Donations and legacies£152k · 23%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity 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
West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Services.
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 West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity yet?
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Is West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity as a registered charity (number 1175246) 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 West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity's charity number?
West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity's charity number is 1175246. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1175246?
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What does West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity do?
The objects of the Fund are to provide financial assistance to: Freemasons and their dependants in cases of distress; children resident in the Province for educational and quality of life purposes; community projects in the Province and other charitable purposes as may from time to time be decided by the scheme's trustees.
Does West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity?
West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.westlancsfreemasons.org.uk/wlfc-home. 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.
Where does West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity's money come from?
West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity reported £652k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £501k (77%), donations and legacies £152k (23%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity?
The register records West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity 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.
Are West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity's trustees paid?
West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity registered as a charity?
West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity was entered on the register on 19 October 2017. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 11020585).