Why support The Freemasons’ Grand Charity? Through supporting The Freemasons’ Grand Charity you are helping thousands of people in difficult circumstances
Why support The Freemasons’ Grand Charity? There are thousands of charities in the UK, all working hard for a variety of different causes. So why should you support The Freemasons’ Grand Charity, either through fundraising or by making a donation? Here’s why:
Causes close to your heart The Grand Charity supports causes that are important to Freemasons and their families, for example: Helping Freemasons and their families in financial need Helping causes that Freemasons and their families are passionate about, by funding a wide range of charities that support the whole community The Grand Charity is happy to receive recommendations from Freemasons regarding suggested charities to fund, but the Grand Charity’s guidelines must be taken into account.
Achieving impact By representing all Freemasons under UGLE and receiving funding from Freemasonry as a whole, the Charity can provide support well beyond the scope of the local Lodge and Province. The benefits of a £25,000 grant to fund a particular project are often much clearer and more tangible than making a hundred £250 grants. The Charity also has greater control over what the money is used for.
Responsible funding The Grand Charity has a qualified team in place to assess applications for grants from both individuals and charities, who ensure that all of the Charity’s criteria are met and can offer advice. This is especially valuable for Masonic applicants as the Charity helps to ensure they receive information about all of the State benefits to which they may be entitled.
In addition, through stringent management of its grant application process the Grand Charity ensures that the nationwide charities which receive funding are credible organisations that are providing a valuable service.
Careful Reporting The Grand Charity undertakes site visits and requires regular reports from beneficiary charities as part of its follow-up/monitoring procedures, which help to document what has been achieved with a grant. The Grand Charity regularly publicises these findings to the funders of the Charity. By supporting The Freemasons’ Grand Charity you are extending an arm of assistance to thousands of Freemasons and their families in need, as well as many people in the wider community.
The Freemasons’ Grand Charity helps Freemasons and their families in financial need; as well as provides funding for charitable projects and services in the areas of medical research, support for vulnerable people, youth opportunities, hospice services, air ambulances and worldwide disaster relief.