Meet the Funder
We have a Meet the Funder session for this Fund taking place on Wednesday 22nd October, 10.30am. Its advisable to attend this session so you can find out more about this grant, the freemasons and how exactly you go about applying for this fund.
Aims/priorities:
Community Fund Grants are designed to provide funding to to support local led registered charities in England, Wales, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands to deliver visible, impactful activities that bring people together, foster community spirit and promote social inclusion and active participation.
Funded activities should be designed to create visible positive change within com
munities. Projects could also provide opportunities for Freemasons to offer their time, skills and experience to help deliver activities.
Applications to the Community Fund will be assessed against the definition of community engagement, and specifically the degree to which projects demonstrate:
- Meaningful social action within the local community
- Involvement of local community leaders and stakeholders
- Practical and visible support for tackling social issues of importance locally
- Support from the local Province/MetGL; preference could be given for example to applications where the province/MetGL is willing to match fund any grant awarded or where there are volunteering opportunities for local Freemasons.
- Provinces working together on shared community projects
- Tangible outcomes that will benefit the wider community
- Opportunities for promoting Freemasonry more generally as a force for good in local communities.
Who can apply:
- You must be a charity registered through the Charity Commission
- Have at least one year of independently examined/audited accounts published on the Charity's Commission website
- Hold an appropriate level of unrestricted/free reserves
- Be prepared to work with MCF and Province/MetGL to publicise the grant and the work of the freemasons withing the Province/MetGL
- Have a minimum income of at least £25,000.
Amount: Grants of up to £10,000 and £50,000 are available
Deadline: Sunday 7th December 2025, 12noon.
How to apply:
Please read the guidance notes below thoroughly.
Masonic Charitabel Foundation Guidance Notes 1.pdf (102.61 KB) Masonic Charitabel Foundation Guidance Notes 2.pdf (83.94 KB) Masonic Charitabel Foundation Guidance Notes 3.pdf (87.27 KB)
Applications must be submitted by the Charity Grants Rep through the Charity Grants Rep resource hub. The application form is only available on the Hub.
What is Freemasons - The Freemasons are one of the world’s oldest fraternal organisations. In the UK, they are a society of men and women who meet regularly to promote friendship, integrity, and charitable giving. Members, known as Masons (Masonic Hall), take part in traditional ceremonies that use symbols and rituals to teach moral lessons about honesty, kindness, and fairness. While much of their activity is social, they also raise significant funds for charity, supporting local and national causes such as hospitals, hospices, and community projects.
Please contact taylorjohn2@aol.com for more information on this Communtiy Fund.