(Registered Charity No. 207781)

The O.S.M. Fund of Benevolence was founded at the close of the nineteenth Century, and in December 1899 it was formally opened with a credit balance of seventeen guineas. 

In the early years of the twentieth century, a number of senior members of the O.S.M. introduced the appendant Order of the Scarlet Cord specifically as a means of attracting donations to the Fund. Today the Fund annually distributes tens of thousands of pounds to Secret Monitor Petitioners and local charities through its Match Funding Program.

In addition to the individual O.S.M. jewels already available, these new exclusive collarettes are now offered for our Provincial Grand Supreme Rulers to wear with pride, subject to the following qualifications, shown in the two boxes below. 

The yellow-purple-Yellow design represents Conclave jewels, while the purple-yellow-purple design signifies Provincial/District Conclave jewels. All four levels are available for both Conclave and Provincial/District Conclave.

Please note: There is an initial cost of £25.00 for the jewel for both Conclaves and Provincial/District Conclaves. For any questions regarding the above, please contact the Charities Finance Team at charitiesfinance@mmh.org.uk

At the Grand Conclave 2024, the Grand Supreme Ruler, M.Wy.Bro. Andrew C. Sweeney, proudly introduced exclusive Collarettes for Provincial Grand Supreme Rulers, a distinguished addition to the regalia designed to be worn with pride. This milestone coincides with an extraordinary achievement by the Province of Kent, which has become the first to earn the esteemed Patron status. Notably, the Province's oldest Provincial Arch of Steel Conclave, Victor Pride of Kent No. 188, has led the way by attaining the Patron status, a first of its kind. In an outstanding accomplishment, all nine Conclaves within the Province have now achieved the  Patron honorifics. 

W.Bro. Darren W. Coleman-Heald, Charities Manager of the O.S.M. Benevolent Fund, presented a £2,000 cheque to the Vale of Clwyd branch of Mind charity in Rhyl, North Wales. The donation, supported by match funding, will aid the maintenance of DORIS, the charity's roving support vehicle. DORIS plays a crucial role in supporting local communities' mental and emotional well-being by visiting farmers markets, food banks, and other venues. After 19 years of service, the vehicle requires care to continue its vital work.