Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association
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The Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association is a local grantmaker rooted in Freemasonry's tradition of benevolence, supporting aged, sick, distressed, or infirm Freemasons in the province, along with their wives, widows, and dependent children, while extending substantial aid to non-Masonic charities and community groups in Leicestershire and Rutland. Guided by core Masonic values of integrity, service, and compassion, it has evolved from inward-focused mutual aid to a proactive funder enhancing community welfare, partnering with the national Masonic Charitable Foundation for broader reach. Its relationship-based approach leverages nominations from local lodges, prioritizing grassroots needs and tangible local impact.
It funds welfare and hardship relief for Masonic families, alongside diverse non-Masonic initiatives in health and wellbeing (e.g., mental health, dementia, end-of-life care), social inclusion, youth development, support for vulnerable groups, and practical community projects like equipment for hospices, children's charities, volunteer services, and disability groups. Grants cover project costs, core/running costs, small capital items, service delivery, and emergency aid, with recent awards totaling over £257,000 from 90 of 100 applications.
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups delivering in Leicestershire and Rutland, favoring small to medium, volunteer-led organizations without strict income limits; national charities qualify only for strictly local projects. Applications via email (with governing documents and accounts) are accepted on a rolling basis, reviewed by a monthly Grants Committee, with decisions in 4-8 weeks. Typical grants range £1,000-£10,000 (averaging £3,000-£4,000), excluding large capital or research projects. Distinctive for its high approval rate, lodge-nominated sympathy, and dual Masonic-community focus, it excels in responsive, localism-driven support for disadvantage, health, and inclusion.
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Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association typically provides grants ranging from £1,000 - £10,000.
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Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association funds charities operating in Leicestershire, Rutland.
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