London Freemasons Charity

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Typical grants
£3,000 – £10,000
Where they fund
London
Applications
Accepted
How to apply
Email application
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

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About London Freemasons Charity

The London Freemasons Charity supports smaller charities and community groups working across Greater London. Funded by London Freemasons, the charity focuses on specific projects that deliver measurable benefits to local communities, prioritising inclusive organisations and those with limited reserves. They prefer to fund project delivery rather than general operations, and consider applicants' financial resilience. The charity values grassroots impact and favours charities that demonstrate direct local benefit. Rooted in Freemason values of integrity and charity, the organisation has a strong London focus.

What London Freemasons Charity funds

The charity funds projects benefiting children and young people, older people, and education and skills development, as well as broader community development work. They support specific projects that deliver measurable benefits to local communities, preferring project delivery over general funds. All funded work must take place within London, with a focus on smaller charities and inclusive organisations. The charity prioritises projects that demonstrate direct local benefit to communities across Greater London, covering a range of activities from youth programmes to elderly support and educational initiatives.

Who can apply

Eligible organisations include registered charities, trusts, and community groups operating exclusively in London. The charity prioritises smaller London charities and those with limited reserves. There is no religious restriction on applicants. Organisations must demonstrate direct local benefit to communities in Greater London.

What London Freemasons Charity doesn't fund

The charity does not fund core costs, salaries, individuals, retrospective activity, or projects that have already started. They also exclude general funds, preferring specific projects instead.

How they like to fund

The charity makes one-off grants for project delivery, not multi-year commitments. They welcome unsolicited applications and consider applicants' financial resilience as part of their assessment.

How much does London Freemasons Charity give?

London Freemasons Charity runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 18 sourced facts

Standard Grants ProgrammeOpen to applications
£3,000 – £4,000
  • Online application form
  • Single-year grants

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What London Freemasons Charity funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Smaller London charities; projects benefiting children, young people, elderly, education; inclusive charities; specific projects preferred over general funds; reserves considered.

Where they fund
London
Costs they'll cover
Project delivery
They don't fund
Core costsSalaries
The full exclusions list (3)
  • individuals
  • retrospective activity
  • projects already started

Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
Children & youthOlder peopleEducation

How to apply to London Freemasons Charity

London Freemasons Charity takes applications via email application.

  • Published programme route: online application form.
  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
  • Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does London Freemasons Charity provide?

London Freemasons Charity runs one grant programme — Standard Grants Programme: £3,000 – £4,000.

Where does London Freemasons Charity fund charities?

London Freemasons Charity funds charities operating in London.

Does London Freemasons Charity accept unsolicited applications?

London Freemasons Charity accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does London Freemasons Charity not fund?

Their published exclusions include: individuals; retrospective activity; projects already started. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from London Freemasons Charity?

London Freemasons Charity takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.

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