Charity

Members of Landport Lodge No. 1776 are very proud to be regular supporters of both local and masonic charities. Freemasonry is the second largest contributor to charity after the National Lottery donating in the region of £50 million per year to good causes. Currently we are in a new Masonic Charity Fund (MCF) Festival which is due to run until 2027.

Details can be found at:

Provincial Grand Lodge Charity 2027 Festival

Masonic Charity Fund (MCF) Festival

And HomeStart

What is the MCF?

  • Launched in 2016. Supports Freemasons, their families, and the wider community.
  • Funded entirely through the generosity of Freemasons and their families.
  • One of the largest grant-making charities in the country. Provides around £20 million in support each year to help Masonic families, other charities, hospices, air ambulances and international disaster relief appeals.
  • Since the launch in 2016 over 3,000 Charities from small community-run groups to large organisations have been supported with grants to fund the delivery of vital projects and services.

Why we should support the MCF?

  • MCF is OUR charity.
  • They build better lives by encouraging opportunity, promoting independence, and improving wellbeing for Freemasons, their families, and the wider community.
  • Support thousands of Freemasons and their families through millions of pounds in grants and support services.
  • Over the last 5 years the MCF has responded to over 50,000 enquiries received from individuals and their families facing a difficult time in their lives.
  • Provide over 32,000 grants to encourage opportunity, promote independence and improve wellbeing.
  • £6.7M awarded to local and National Charities. 1,162 Grants awarded to Local and National Charities.
  • £1M to tackle social isolation and loneliness in later life. £2M to provide opportunities to disadvantaged children and young people.
  • £300,000 to support Hospices.
  • £45,000 to support disaster relief in the UK and around the world.
  • Helped cover everyday living costs to support exceptionally talented children, to fund home adaptations for people with disabilities.
  • The work ranges far and wide.
  • At its heart, focusing on ensuring people can lead a fulfilling life.
  • Including support for: Age UK, Home Start, Medical Research and Responding to Crisis.