Whether taking part in social events or fundraising, charity is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions to deserving causes and it’s because of this that we are recognised as one of the largest charitable givers in the UK, contributing £51.1m to deserving causes in 2020.
Freemasons do not just donate money - more than 18.5 million hours of volunteer work is undertaken by our members in their communities every year.
Our members engage in many activities including community fundraising and volunteering, as well as a varied programme of events where spouses, partners and families are welcome. We’ve made substantial donations across the country to local air ambulances, blood bikes and provide several emergency response vehicles, including two super aerial platforms for the London Fire Brigade. More recently, money raised has helped to support those affected by overseas disasters as well as those at home, such as the Grenfell Tower disaster.