Support for young people with special educational needs in Blackpool

A hundred young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Blackpool will receive enhanced support thanks to a grant from West Lancashire Freemasons to The Boathouse Youth’s Pathway Programme.

Thousands of children to benefit from vital online safety education

More than 11,000 children across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will be better protected from online harm thanks to a £50,000 grant from the Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons through the Freemasons’ Charity awarded to Warning Zone Children’s Safety Charity.

Croydon children with special needs to receive help and support

Around 400 children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in and around Croydon, will receive help and support thanks to a grant from Surrey Freemasons to the Legacy Youth Zone charity.

Children with disabilities and their families to receive support

Hundreds of local children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and their families from across the North-East will receive help and support thanks to a grant from Durham Freemasons.

New Chatbot Enhances Digital Support Experience

We at the MCF are pleased to announce the launch of our new website chatbot—designed to enhance digital engagement and make our support services more accessible to Freemasons, their families, and the wider community. 

Celebrating Nine Years of the Masonic Charitable Foundation: A Legacy of Compassion and Community Impact

April 2025 marks a proud and meaningful milestone for the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF, the Freemasons’ charity). We’re celebrating nine incredible years since our formation — nearly a decade of supporting communities, changing lives, and continuing a long-standing tradition of Masonic compassion and care. 

Chris Jones is welcomed home

After walking an incredible 6,500 miles, taking 13 million steps, and spending two years away from home, Chris Jones has completed his monumental journey around Britain.

By completing this challenge, Chris has become the largest single fundraiser in the history of the Masonic Charitable Foundation.

Autistic children’s train club gets green light

Hundreds of young autistic children from the Reading area will be able to enjoy very valuable  play and learning sessions with a number of  different model train sets, thanks to a grant from Berkshire Freemasons to the Engine Shed charity.

Children and families affected by cancer will receive help

Nearly 300 children and young people and hundreds more family members affected by a cancer diagnosis from Sheffield and other parts of Yorkshire will receive help and support thanks to a grant from Yorkshire West Riding Freemasons to the Cavendish Cancer Care charity.

Specialist help for traumatised children and young people in Bedfordshire

Up to 125 traumatised local children and young people (CYP) up to the age of 18 will continue to receive highly specialised support from the CHUMS Trauma Service (CTS) thanks to a generous grant from Bedfordshire Freemasons.