The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys
Analysis
The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys reported income of £467k and spending of £0, leaving 100% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £1.3m to £467k (-65%), an average of -23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 142%. Over the whole period it spent 0.0% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Citycoast Trust (£467k), The Photography Foundation (£467k) and Peace Matters (£467k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Assistance is provided in a variety of ways to relieve poverty and advance education. Childrenand young people are supported in a wide range of educational environments, including state and private schools, colleges and universities. Support is aimed at helping beneficiaries to receive the education and training they need to achieve their potential and succeed in life.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Citycoast Trust | Brighton | £467k |
| The Photography Foundation | London | £467k |
| Peace Matters | Leeds | £467k |
| Proclaimers | Norwich | £467k |