Family
There is a wide range of assistance available to individuals with a Masonic connection and a family need.
Children in full time education or younger
- Grants towards the cost of raising a child or young person: Financial and practical assistance to provide essential support.
- Essential costs for education or training: Specific grants for one-off items such as IT equipment, course materials, school uniforms, and travel.
- Scholarships and accommodation for students: Financial support for those in further, higher, or postgraduate education.
- Supporting exceptional talent: Financial support to provide equipment or training for those with the potential to develop a career in music, sports, or the performing arts.
- Advice and support on the practical and financial help available to families: From our dedicated, highly trained Advice and Support Team.
- Support for children and young people with severe disabilities: Grants to provide specialist equipment and home adaptaions.
Older people (65+)
- Care homes - nursing, residential and dementia care: A range of accommodation to meet the care needs of the individual, whilst promoting independence and dignity.
- Advice and support on health and care needs: Advice on all aspects of the services offered by the Masonic charities and by statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Holidays: Fully financed and part-funded trips to locations within the UK and Malta.
Who can apply for family support?
Applicants seeking support with a family need must have a Masonic connection, meaning:
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Freemasons under the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE)
- Dependants of a Freemason under UGLE. A dependant is someone who is physically or financially reliant on the Freemason or his estate - usually a wife, partner, widow or child.
Applications to the care homes can be considered from Freemasons, wives, widows and some other relations, including those who are not physically or financially reliant on the Freemason.
What are the eligibility criteria for family support?
Eligibility may depend on what income and savings you have and other relevant criteria. As the rules used for considering applications are regularly reviewed and vary depending on the support needed we would encourage anyone requiring help to contact Freemasonry Cares on 2020 035 60 90 for a confidential discussion. We will then be able to indicate if you are likely to qualify and explain the application process. We will also be able to refer you to other potential sources of help.
How to apply
Contact Freemasonry Cares on 2020 035 60 90 for a confidential discussion about your situation, including guidance on applying for support. Alternatively you can speak to your Lodge Almoner or the Provincial Grand Almoner.
Further information
For further information about the family support available from the central Masonic Charities contact Freemasonry Cares on 2020 035 60 90.
Updated March 2020