Welcome to the home of Freemasonry in Milnsbridge
About Freemasonry
One of the oldest secular social and charitable organisations in the world, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals.
For Freemasons, there are four important values that help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity. In today’s world filled with uncertainty, these principles ring as true now as they have at any point in the organisation’s history.
Membership is open to men over 18 from all backgrounds and the organisation’s aim is to empower members to be the best they can be – it’s about building character, supporting members as individuals and helping them make a positive contribution to society.
Freemasonry provides a structure for members to come together under these common goals, enabling people to make new friendships, develop themselves and make valuable contributions to charitable causes. We are one of the largest charitable givers in the country, contributing £51.1m to deserving causes in 2020.
WEST RIDING MASONIC CHARITIES LIMITED (W.R.M.C.L)
West Riding Masonic Charities Limited is the designated charity of the Masonic Province of Yorkshire, West Riding, to which West Vail Masoic Hall is governed.
It is a charity and company limited by guarantee, deriving all its funds from the voluntary contributions of Freemasons and their families within the Province of Yorkshire, West Riding.
The Charity -
- Makes emergency grants to qualifying Freemasons their family and dependents.
- Provides Birthday and Christmas gifts to West Riding Beneficiaries.
- Works closely with the Provincial Almoner structure to provide the most appropriate assistance to those in need.
- Responds rapidly to provide emergency assistance for local disasters.
Our Care and Support Officers are available to provide assistance, advice and guidance to beneficiaries, clients and Lodge Almoners to maximise their support network.
W.R.M.C.L also supports
Teddies for Loving Care (TLC)
West Riding Community Fund
West Riding Masonic Care and Support Fund
TEDDIES FOR LOVING CARE (TLC)
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WEST RIDING COMMUNITY FUND
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Local level application process
Local level application process
The West Riding Community Fund was launched in 2023 to replace The Provincial Grand Masters Fund and its aim is to provide grants to non-masonic charities and charitable organisations within our Province.
Local level application process
Local level application process
Local level application process
It was set up to be a Lodge, or Chapter driven application and grant process. This was to ensure that the Freemasons of Yorkshire West Riding who donated the funds, also had a hand in saying where they should be spent.
Minor Grants
Minor Grants
Minor Grants
The Minor Grants have continued and are currently up to a maximum of £5,000, whereas Major Grants may far exceed that threshold.
Major Grants
Minor Grants
Minor Grants
In its early years, grants were generally small in value. However, in 2008 the scheme was modified to enable more substantial grants to be made by the introduction of the Major Grant scheme.