WARWICKSHIRE
MASONIC CHARITABLE
ASSOCIATION
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire administers many charitable funds, the principal ones of which are the Warwickshire Masonic Benevolent Fund and the Warwickshire Masonic Charitable Association Limited.
The objects of the WMBF are to provide relief to needy Freemasons of the Province, their widows or partners, their children and any spinster sisters. The Management Committee of the Charity Board of the WMBF meets on a quarterly basis to consider petitions for relief submitted by Lodge Almoners, although the Provincial Grand Almoner also has the power to make emergency grants. WMBF relies heavily on regular donations from Lodges and Chapters in the Province to enable it to carry out its charitable work.
WMCA Ltd was formed to manage the various legacies bequeathed to the Province and more recently to deal with the reclamation of Gift Aid as a result of charitable donations. It also distributes substantial sums on an annual basis to non-Masonic charities (a summary can be seen HERE) which operate within the Province. These charities must apply for assistance and provide audited accounts.
Administration of the charities is in the capable hands of the Provincial Grand Almoner and the Provincial Grand Charity Steward assisted by the Provincial Grand Secretary.
The Provincial Grand Almoner is W Bro John Harris
The Provincial Grand Charity Steward is W Bro Geoff Walker
Both may be contacted on: 0121 454 0554
A seminar is normally held on an annual basis in September to share information and best practice with Lodge Almoners and Charity Stewards.
THE MCF
(MASONIC CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION)
For Freemasons, for families, for everyone
The Masonic Charitable Foundation builds better lives by enabling opportunity, advancing healthcare and education and promoting independence for Freemasons, their families and the wider community.
Funded entirely through the generosity of Freemasons and their families, the Masonic Charitable Foundation is one of the largest grant-making charities in the country.
How the Foundation helps Masonic families
A wide range of help and support is available for Freemasons, their wives, partners, widows, children and grandchildren. Most of the support provided takes the form of financial grants to assist with financial, health or family related needs.
Financial
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Daily living costs
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Grants following an accident, redundancy or personal crisis
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Funeral bills
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Minor home repairs
Family (Children in full-time education)
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Costs for education or training
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Scholarships, travel grants and student accommodation
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Supporting exceptional talent in sport, music or the performing arts
Practical assistance
The Foundation’s Advice & Support Team offer confidential, impartial and practical guidance about the help we can provide. The Team can also help with applications for state and local authority benefits and can put you in touch with other organisations who can give advice on care, employment and education.
How to apply
For further information about the help and support available from the Foundation
please call their dedicated freephone enquiry line: 0800 035 60 90 or email help@mcf.org.uk
You can also write to: Masonic Charitable Foundation, 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ
For more information about the Foundation’s grants and the application process, please visit: www.mcf.org.uk
How the Foundation helps communities
In addition to the support provided to Freemasons and their families, the Masonic Charitable Foundation looks beyond Freemasonry, making significant financial grants to charities that help people to live happy, fulfilled lives and to participate actively in society.
The charities supported make a significant and lasting difference to people in need. We aim to benefit as many people as possible and further those causes about which Freemasons and their families have told us they are most passionate.
To find out more about the Foundation’s Community Support and Research grants, please visit: mcf.org.uk/community
Keep up to date with the Foundation’s work
Website: www.mcf.org.uk
Twitter: @Masonic_Charity
Facebook: @themcf
YouTube: Masonic Charitable Foundation
Health
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Medical treatment
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Dental treatment
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Mobility aids and home adaptations
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Counselling
Family (Care)
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Masonic care homes – including nursing, residential and dementia care
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Respite care
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UK holidays