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National & International Support

The Freemasons' Grand Charity has a self-governing Council which provides grant aid generally and emergency aid specifically on a national and international basis to non-masonic as well as masonic causes. Money is raised by Freemasons and their families, mainly through annual individual contributions and also through their Lodges. There are also fundraising 'Festivals' held each year in the Provinces as well as gifts and donations generally and of course, legacies.

 

Recent Initiatives Nationally
The Grand Charity has produced its February 2012 report detailing donations totalling £26,500 to a broad cross section of UK based charities including AFASIC, DEMAND, ENVISION and THE ISLAND TRUST amongst others. For full details, click here
 

Previous Initiatives Internationally
February 2010 saw a grant of £20,000 to assist the Red Cross in Chile following the worst earthquake to hit the country in 25 years.

September 2010 saw a grant of £50,000 to assist the Red Cross in Pakistan following devastating floods.

November 2010 saw a grant of £30,000 to assist the Red Cross in the fight against cholera following the massive earthquake in Haiti, however continued support for Haiti over the course of 2010 in various different initiatives can be viewed by reading this summary report from the Grand Charity - Haiti Report (opens a new window)

January 2011 saw a grant of £20,000 to be distributed by the Grand Lodge of Queensland, Australia following devastating floods.

The Freemasons' Grand Charity has its own website which you can visit by clicking here (opens a new window)

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