Charity

A booklet summarising the work of the four central Masonic Charities under the English Constitution and the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons' Fund of Benevolence can be downloaded here.

The Freemasons' Grand Charity regularly supports national charities not connected with Freemasonry. A full list of such grants made since 1981 can be downloaded here.

During 2008 the Grand Charity made grants to these deserving causes in this Province

£500 to Lakelands Hospice in Corby
£3,405 to Thorpe Hall Sue Ryder Care Centre in Peterborough

Support is also given to charities such as the Masonic Trout and Salmon Fishing Charity (MTSFC) which is a Registered Charity and has the aim ‘to bring an interactive fishing and countryside experience to people with Special Needs’. This includes disabled and disadvantage children, young people and adults.

Masonic Housing Association

The Masonic Housing Association (MHA) provides rented accommodation of a high standard for elderly persons who can generally lead an independent life, but would benefit by the help of a Resident Warden in an emergency. It is a Housing Association and has received public subsidy. Rents are below market levels and MHA takes both masonic and non-masonic residents.

Palmer Court in Wellingborough is a local example of such a sheltered housing scheme run by the MHA.

For more general information and information about Palmer Court click here.