Cheshire Freemasons' Charity

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Typical grants: £1,000 – £30,000
Applications: Not accepted
Decisions: As needed

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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cheshirefreemasons.org.uk

About Cheshire Freemasons' Charity

Cheshire Freemasons' Charity (CFC) is a provincial Masonic charity with roots stretching back over 300 years of Cheshire Freemasonry, officially established in 1963. Dedicated to providing relief for Freemasons within the Province of Cheshire and their dependants, the Charity also extends grants to both Masonic and non-Masonic charities. Governed by annually elected trustees and supported by the Provincial Grand Master, CFC embodies Freemasonic values of service, fellowship and generosity. It channels member-funded resources—raised through voluntary giving and fundraising—into sustainable community impact. The Charity’s distinctive approach draws on a large local membership that contributes financial aid, volunteering and collaborative campaigns, reflecting a deep commitment to supporting charitable causes across the county.

What Cheshire Freemasons' Charity funds

CFC funds a broad spectrum of causes, with a strong emphasis on hospices, youth and children's organisations, mental health services, foodbanks, medical research and care, and small local charities tackling financial hardship. Grants cover project costs, core funding, specific programmes, and occasionally capital or equipment needs. The aim is to enhance wellbeing, community resilience and charitable infrastructure for vulnerable groups. All funded work must serve the county of Cheshire, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wirral. The Charity seeks to address pressing local needs through a flexible, member-led approach.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups that are physically located in or serve Cheshire. While larger institutions may qualify, the Charity gives preference to smaller grassroots organisations. It considers an applicant's income level but does not impose a strict cap, and there are no religious restrictions. The primary focus is on organisations supporting vulnerable groups, whether through direct services or broader community work, within the boundaries of the historic county.

How they like to fund

CFC does not accept unsolicited applications. Instead, grants are initiated through trustee nominations, recommendations from Freemasons, or direct outreach to identified charities. This member-exclusive, responsive model relies on the local network to spot and support pressing needs. Funding can cover project costs, core running expenses, specific programmes, and occasional capital or equipment purchases, offering flexible support tailored to each charity's requirements.

How much does Cheshire Freemasons' Charity give?

£1,000 – £30,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

Your specific fit

Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.

Good to know

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Focus areas

Children & youthMental healthPoverty & hardshipHealth

How to apply to Cheshire Freemasons' Charity

Cheshire Freemasons' Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
Decisions are typically as needed.

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Cheshire Freemasons' Charity provide?

Cheshire Freemasons' Charity typically provides grants of £1,000 - £30,000.

Where does Cheshire Freemasons' Charity fund charities?

Cheshire Freemasons' Charity funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Cheshire Freemasons' Charity accept unsolicited applications?

Cheshire Freemasons' Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Cheshire Freemasons' Charity?

Cheshire Freemasons' Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.