Masonic Charities
It's not only the giving side of charity that Freemasons are encouraged, by other Freemasons, to practice. Practical charity is also - caring and spending time with others, which can often be much more useful than giving money. Unlike some other charities, we never ask the general public for money. All the money raised comes from our members, their families and friends. Although this is the case, we cannot stress enough, the amount of money we raise for non-Masonic causes where much needed.
The Grand Charity (Registered Charity No. 281942)
The Grand Charity came in to being on 1st January 1982, succeeding the board of benevolence, we in turn had descended from various committees formed by Grand Lodge, the earliest having been up in the 18th Century.
Priorities:- The relief of Masonic petitioners, assistance for the other Masonic Charities and Grants national non-Masonic Charities.
Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys (Registered Charity No. 285836)
Priorities:- Relive poverty and provide an education and preparation for life for the children of the family of a Freemason and also any
children, as their fathers would have done, had they been able to do so.
For further information please look at their website at www.rmtgb.org
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (Registered Charity No. 207360)
In 1842 Grand Lodge inaugurated the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund (for Men), the Female Annuity Fund started in 1849. A year later the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was established. In the early 1960s the rules of the R.M.B.I. were changed to provide accommodation for the elderly on limited finance. Today there are 19 Homes, catering
for people with residential and nursing needs, including varying physical and mental frailties.
Priorities:- Offering degrees of care, support and assistance appropriate to individuals needs. Committed to ensuring the individuals' rights to
dignity respect, choice and control over their own lives.
The New Masonic Samaritan Fund (Registered Charity No. 1001298)
The New Masonic Samaritan Fund was founded in November 1990. Priorities:- To provide assistance for the needy, sick and infirm Freemasons and their dependants.
Donations to Charities
Masonic Charities derive income from:
Contributions from Lodges, Chapters, Provinces and
Districts, and from individuals under Gift Aid,
covenant, Regular Payment Promise or otherwise.
Legacies
Dividends and interest on investments.
The New Masonic Samaritan Fund
Established in 1990 with the active support of United Grand Lodge of England, the New Samaritan Fund is an independent charity, which provides support for sick and infirm Freemasons, their families and dependents who are in need. The fund gives relief to those applicants who cannot afford the full cost of private healthcare and who are unable to obtain their treatment on the UK's National Health Service without undue delay or hardship.
For further information please look at their website at www.nmsf.org
