Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons' Charity (LRFC)
Analysis
Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons' Charity (LRFC) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in May 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons' Charity (LRFC) reported income of £119k and spending of £154k, spending 130% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income fell from £137k to £119k (-14%), an average of -3.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 210%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons' Charity (LRFC) sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre (£119k), British Academy of Childhood Disability (£119k) and Somerville Heart Foundation (£119k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To financially support any organisation, institution or fund which is established for charitable purposes. To relieve sickness and preserve health, advance education and prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship, through activities that focus on supporting needs within Leicestershire and Rutland and to further such other charitable purposes as the Trustees may consider appropriate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre | Romford | £119k |
| British Academy of Childhood Disability | London | £119k |
| Somerville Heart Foundation | Suffolk | £119k |
| Downs Syndrome Diamond Foundation Limited | London | £119k |