Success stories

Three years ago, Lisa was struggling to find a way forward for her daughter Lauryn. Following an autism diagnosis, Lauryn was removed from mainstream education due to burnout and emotional overwhelm. She began having frequent seizures and was eventually diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder, losing the ability to walk two and a half years ago. 

Son of a Freemason, Steven (13) sought mental health support to address issues with his friends at school, which left him feeling excluded and anxious.

Breaking into the arts can be a daunting challenge, particularly for those from working-class backgrounds.

From a young age, Maggie Whitehead demonstrated an exceptional talent for golf, but the financial demand of the sport posed significant barriers for her and her family.

Tom had always dreamt of performing on stage, but when the reality of school fees and daily living costs became a barrier on the road to his success, he contacted the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF, the Freemason’s Charity) for support.

Sixteen-year-old Charlie first skied at just two years old in Switzerland with his family. He was approached by GB X at the age of eight, while practicing at a snow centre in the UK. Soon after, he was accepted into the first-ever youth ski cross programme.

We were able to support professional esports athlete, Benjyfishy through his education, which has contributed to his success and recognition.

As a single parent, Tony faced financial difficulties when it came to supporting his daughter’s passion for ice skating. With the MCF’s help, Bella-Rae’s dreams of becoming a professional skater were made possible.

Worksop College welcomed their first transformational bursary student, Max, who’s place was fully-funded, thanks to the MCF.

Grandsons of Freemason, Harry and Tom both received financial grants from MCF that supported them through university.