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Charity

Charity is a cornerstone of Freemasonry and, since it was established in 1717, the United Grand Lodge of England has provided help to individual Freemasons and their dependants who were in need, as well as supporting community-wide charitable activities. Additionally, immediate financial aid has been given to those tragically affected by emergencies and disasters and The British Red Cross Tsunami and Earthquake Appeals are recent examples.

During the last 25 years alone, more than £72 million has been dedicated to charitable support including over £30 million donated to non-Masonic charities of all sizes working in England and Wales. More than 250 Hospice services have been helped with grants of nearly £6 million and LOROS and Rainbows are also regularly supported by local Lodges in our Province. Freemasons particularly look to encourage:

  • Medical Research
  • Care for the Elderly
  • Opportunities for Young People

Here, in Leicestershire and Rutland, we play our part in helping members and their dependants in time of difficulty and we positively contribute to the wider community to which we all belong. We help with both financial aid and the practical involvement of Freemasons’ and their families, many of who have “hands-on” experience of helping local charities. It is a source of pride that all the funds which we raise come through our own members and not from the general public.

Information about the Grand Charity may be found at

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI)

The RMBI is a charity dedicated to meeting the needs of older Freemasons and their dependants by providing residential and nursing care in 19 homes throughout the countryand by payments of an annuity. In Leicester we have a RMBI Home at Oadby known as Devonshire Court which provides for a total of 70 residents. To assist the RMBI local Freemasons through "The Friends of Devonshire Court"  provide extra assistance in the form of welfare to the residents and fund raising for specific projects - recently a wheel-chair adapted Multi Purpose Vehicle was purchased.