Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund
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- Typical grants
- £500 – £5,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund
The Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund is a longstanding provincial masonic charity rooted in the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland within Cumbria. It is dedicated to relieving poverty and distress among Freemasons and their dependants while supporting local registered charities, guided by core masonic values of integrity, friendship, respect, and service. The Fund supports two primary areas: modest, urgent help for Freemasons and families facing financial hardship, and donations to Cumbria-based charities addressing community health, social welfare, poverty alleviation, and grassroots action. It prefers smaller, resource-limited organisations delivering direct local impact; large national bodies are not prioritised. The Fund does not accept unsolicited applications, relying instead on trustee discretion and local recommendations. This values-driven, regionally focused approach makes it a discreet, high-touch supporter of masonic benevolence and hyper-local community resilience.
What Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund funds
The Fund supports two primary areas: modest, urgent help for Freemasons and families facing financial hardship, such as basic needs relief; and donations to Cumbria-based charities addressing community health, social welfare, poverty alleviation, and grassroots action. Examples of funded work include community health initiatives like defibrillators and hospices, as well as voluntary organisations tackling disadvantage. The Fund prefers smaller, resource-limited organisations delivering direct local impact; large national bodies are not prioritised. All funded work must be based in Cumbria, reflecting the Fund's historic roots in the counties of Cumberland and Westmorland.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups operating in Cumbria. The Fund prioritises smaller, resource-limited organisations delivering direct local impact; large national bodies are not prioritised. There is no religious restriction on applicants. The Fund does not accept unsolicited applications, relying instead on trustee discretion and local recommendations, with internal lodge referrals for Freemason aid.
What Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund doesn't fund
The Fund does not prioritise large national organisations. It does not accept unsolicited applications, relying instead on trustee discretion and local recommendations. Loans or ongoing programmes are not supported.
How they like to fund
The Fund does not accept unsolicited applications, relying instead on trustee discretion and local recommendations, with internal lodge referrals for Freemason aid. It provides modest, urgent support for Freemasons and families facing financial hardship, and donations to Cumbria-based charities. The Fund operates through four trustees with deep local knowledge to deliver targeted, needs-responsive grants.
How much does Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund give?
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.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund
Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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What you can do here
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund provide?
Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund typically provides grants of £500 - £5,000.
Where does Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund fund charities?
Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund?
Cumberland and Westmorland Provincial Grand Lodge Masonic Benevolent Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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