The Freemasons' Grand Charity
A grant-making charity dedicated to supporting people in need
A grant-making charity funded by Freemasons and their families
Since 1980, we have made grants totalling over £100 million to thousands of individuals and national charities. The work of the Grand Charity continues a commitment to charitable support that began nearly 300 years ago in the earliest days of organised Freemasonry.
All of the money we distribute is provided mainly through an annual contribution made by individual Freemasons and fundraising 'Festivals' held each year.
Our grants fall into three main categories:
- Masonic Relief grants: financial assistance for Freemasons and their families who are experiencing hardship
- Grants to Charities: Support for the important work of national charities of all sizes, in medical research; support for vulnerable people; youth opportunities; hospice services; air ambulance services and disaster relief worldwide.
- Other Masonic charities: When justifiable needs arise, we will support the work of the other Masonic charities.
We also operate The Freemasons' Grand Charity Relief Chest Scheme, which helps Lodges and other Masonic organisations to maximise the value of the funds they collect for charitable activities.
