Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association

Could Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.

Typical grants: £1,000 – £10,000
Where they fund: Leicestershire, Rutland
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Email application
Decisions: Monthly

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

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About Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association

The Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association is a local grantmaker rooted in Freemasonry's tradition of benevolence. 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. The Trust partners with the national Masonic Charitable Foundation for broader reach. Its relationship-based approach leverages nominations from local lodges, prioritising grassroots needs and tangible local impact. The association supports welfare and hardship relief for Masonic families, alongside diverse non-Masonic initiatives in health and wellbeing, social inclusion, youth development, and practical community projects.

What Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association funds

The Trust funds a wide range of community initiatives in Leicestershire and Rutland. Supported areas include health and wellbeing, such as mental health, dementia care, and end-of-life care; social inclusion; youth development; and support for vulnerable groups. It also finances practical projects like equipment for hospices, children's charities, volunteer services, and disability groups. Grants can cover project costs, core or running costs, small capital items, service delivery, and emergency aid.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and community groups delivering services in Leicestershire and Rutland. The Trust favours small to medium, volunteer-led organisations without strict income limits. National charities qualify only for strictly local projects. Priority is given to initiatives supporting elderly people, youth, those with disabilities, and individuals experiencing mental health difficulties or social disadvantage.

What Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association doesn't fund

The Trust does not fund large capital projects such as building construction or major equipment purchases beyond small capital items. Research projects, whether academic or clinical, are also excluded.

How they like to fund

Grants are flexible, supporting project costs, core running costs, small capital items, service delivery, and emergency aid. The Trust welcomes direct applications and works through local lodge nominations, maintaining a high approval rate for eligible grassroots requests.

How much does Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association give?

£1,000 – £10,000

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

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Children & youthMental healthOlder peopleDisabilityCommunity

How to apply to Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association

Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association takes applications via email application.

Decisions are typically monthly.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association provide?

Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association typically provides grants of £1,000 - £10,000.

Where does Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association fund charities?

Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association funds charities operating in Leicestershire, Rutland.

Does Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association accept unsolicited applications?

Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

How do I apply for funding from Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association?

Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association takes applications via email application. Decisions are typically monthly.