Major Grants

During 2009, The Freemasons' Grand Charity supported national non-Masonic charities with grants totalling around £2.9 million.   Our grants helped to fund activities ranging from research into the treatment of male cancers through to concerts for elderly people in care and help for young people struggling with their education.  Examples of grants

The grants of more than £5,000 are given for designated purposes (e.g. a specific project, salary or activity).  Funding may be granted for up to three-years where there is evidence of an on-going need. 

Summary guidelines

Before applying for a grant, you are advised to read the detailed Grant Application Guidelines  

• Major grants are only made to registered charities in England and Wales
  
  
• Applicant charities must operate nationally, throughout England and Wales
  
  
• Local charities (i.e. serving an individual city or region) should apply to the Provincial Grand Lodge of the region in which they operate
  Contact details for Provincial Grand Lodges 
  
  
• Major grants are awarded under the following headings:
  
  • Vulnerable people
  • Medical Research
  • Youth Opportunities
    
• The majority of grants awarded are for between £10,000 and £25,000
  
  
• A few grants of over £50,000 may be approved each year
  
  
• Grants may be made for capital projects provided the application is for an identifiable element of the project
  
  
• Examples of projects supported by a Major Grant can be found in the Case Studies section
  
  

How to apply

Download the Application Form 

To apply for a major grant you must complete and return the Major Grant Application Form to:

Head of Non-Masonic Grants
The Freemasons' Grand Charity
60 Great Queen Street
London
WC2B 5AZ

Closing Date 

• Major grant applications are considered at meetings held in January, April and July. 
  
• Applications are currently being accepted for consideration at the meeting to be held in January 2011.  The closing date for receipt of applications for presentation at this meeting is Friday 26th November 2010.
  
• Applications received after the closing date will be held over to the next meeting (April 2011).  

Please note - applications must be signed or they will not be accepted

Further Information

• For further information please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Non-Masonic grants team on 0207 395 9314