Masonic Charitable Foundation
Could Masonic Charitable Foundation fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £60,000
- Where they fund
- England, Wales, Channel Islands
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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mcf.org.ukAbout Masonic Charitable Foundation
The Masonic Charitable Foundation, established in 2016 as the national charity of Freemasonry under the United Grand Lodge of England, brings together four historic Masonic charities with over 300 years of heritage. Funded entirely by Freemasons, families, and friends, its mission is to build better lives by enabling opportunity, advancing healthcare and education, and promoting independence. Guided by values of integrity, friendship, respect, and charity, the Foundation uniquely blends tailored support for Masonic families with broad grant-making to the wider public. It emphasises long-term social outcomes through a strategic theory of change, positioning itself as one of the UK's largest grant-makers with deep roots in voluntary philanthropy.
What Masonic Charitable Foundation funds
The Foundation prioritises the relief of poverty and financial hardship, the advancement of health and healthcare including hospices and community projects, the promotion of education, and support for disadvantaged groups facing age, ill-health, disability, or crisis. Beneficiaries include vulnerable children, young people, older adults, and those experiencing social isolation. Programmes support a range of work such as core costs, specific initiatives like salaries or equipment, and targeted hospice grants. The Foundation funds registered charities based in England and Wales, with some extension to the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities based in England and Wales, with some extension to the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The Foundation funds organisations only, not individuals. It supports charities working with vulnerable children, young people, older adults, and those experiencing social isolation. The Foundation does not fund social enterprises, non-charitable community interest companies, religious activities, or umbrella bodies.
What Masonic Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund social enterprises, non-charitable community interest companies, religious activities, or umbrella bodies. It also does not support individuals directly, focusing exclusively on registered charities.
How they like to fund
The Foundation offers grants for both core costs and specific projects, including salaries and equipment. It welcomes unsolicited applications and provides both small and large grants, with a focus on long-term social outcomes. The Foundation's funding style blends tailored support for Masonic families with broader public grant-making, emphasising sustainable health, education, and inclusion impacts.
How much does Masonic Charitable Foundation 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.
Good to know
How to apply to Masonic Charitable Foundation
Masonic Charitable Foundation takes applications via two-stage application.
- 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
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Masonic Charitable Foundation provide?
Masonic Charitable Foundation typically provides grants of £1,000 - £60,000.
Where does Masonic Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Masonic Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in England, Wales, Channel Islands.
Does Masonic Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Masonic Charitable Foundation 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 Masonic Charitable Foundation?
Masonic Charitable Foundation takes applications via two-stage application. Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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