The values of freemasonry are based on integrityfriendshiprespect and charity. Freemasons are taught to practice charity and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole. By both charitable giving and voluntary efforts and works as individuals. The united Grand Lodge supports many national and international charities.

Within the provincial grand lodge of Bedfordshire, our efforts are focussed mainly on smaller local charities within the county of Bedfordshire. The recent Covid-19 Pandemic has caused much pain and suffering to many, and Bedfordshire Freemasons in conjunction with the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) having been supporting many local charities. Examples are as follows:

  • £1,000 – Leighton Linslade Homeless Shelter
  • £1,000 – SERV Hearts & Beds Blood Bikes
  • £1,500 – Dine with us on the streets
  • £1,500 – Go Dharmic Welfare UK
  • £500 – Music 24
  • £1,000 – Preen, Biggleswade
  • £1,000 – Luton Foodbank
  • £1,000 – Leighton Linslade Helpers
  • £500 – Hospice at home Volunteers
  • £1,000 – Sign-post Luton
  • £1,000 – Bedford Food Bank
  • £1,000 – Need Food Bank (Central Beds)

See our feature in the Bedford Independent here: https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/five-bedfordshire-foodbanks-receive-festive-1k-boost-from-bedfordshire-freemasons/