Charity
Masonic charity
Freemasons stand by three Great Principles: Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. They are taught to practise charity and to care, not only for their own but for the whole community, by giving and by volunteering as individuals.
From its earliest days, Freemasonry has cared for orphans, the sick and the aged. That work continues today, and large sums are also given to national and local charities.
Masonic Charitable Foundation
For Freemasons, for families, for everyone
The Foundation builds better lives by enabling opportunity, advancing healthcare and education, and promoting independence for Freemasons, their families and the wider community.
Funded entirely through the generosity of Freemasons and their families, it is one of the largest grant-making charities in the country.
How it helps Masonic families
Help is available for Freemasons, their wives, partners, widows, children and grandchildren, mostly through grants.
Financial- Daily living costs
- Grants following an accident, redundancy or personal crisis
- Funeral bills
- Minor home repairs
Health- Medical treatment
- Dental treatment
- Mobility aids and home adaptations
- Counselling
Children in full-time education- Costs for education or training
- Scholarships, travel grants and student accommodation
- Supporting exceptional talent in sport, music or the performing arts
Care- Masonic care homes, including nursing, residential and dementia care
- Respite care
- UK holidays
Practical assistance- Confidential, impartial and practical guidance
- Help with applications for state and local authority benefits
- Introductions to organisations who can advise on care, employment and education
How to apply
For more about the help available and how to apply, contact the Foundation directly.
WriteMasonic Charitable Foundation, 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ
How it helps communities
The Foundation also looks beyond Freemasonry, making significant grants to charities that help people to live happy, fulfilled lives and to participate actively in society. It aims to benefit as many people as possible, and to further the causes Freemasons and their families care about most.