How to apply 

If you think you may be eligible you should contact your Lodge Almoner or your Provincial Grand Almoner, or if in doubt The Freemasons' Grand Charity office. If you are not sure who your Lodge Almoner is, the Grand Charity can usually arrange contact and your Lodge Almoner will then guide you through the application process.

Please be aware that whilst Grand Charity staff are always happy to answer questions, applications can only be conducted via the Lodge or Provincial/District Grand Lodge.  

Arrangements will be made to visit the applicant at home and to assist with the completion of an application form, including details of the applicant's financial circumstances. All visits and applications are dealt with in the strictest confidence and the privacy of the applicant is respected at all times.

Applications are considered at a monthly meeting of the Masonic Relief Grants Committee.

A decision is usually reached within 4-8 weeks of receipt of the application.

If approved, the grant will be paid to the applicant via the Lodge or Provincial/District Grand Lodge.

Repeat applications are strongly encouraged on an annual basis for as long as the need continues.

Applicants who have previously been declined are welcome to re-apply in the event of a change in their circumstances.

Guidance and Requirements when applying for a Masonic Relief Grant

Applicants must not complete the application form themselves.