Reporting Freemasonry Alive and Well
Across the UK and the UGLE’s 36 Districts and Inspectorates overseas, we currently comprise over 192,000 members (that’s almost the population of York!) Masonic activity was mostly suspended throughout 2020
Luton Domestic Abuse Charity Receives £49,000 Grant from Bedfordshire Freemasons
120 mothers in Luton living in isolation and poverty, will be given help with parenting skills, thanks to a grant of £49,000 from Bedfordshire Freemasons to the Stepping Stones charity.
Support for Bowel Research UK
This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth discover how Freemasons are supporting medical research into bowel disease, through the MCF’s grant to Bowel Research UK. This research is helping scientists to gain a better understanding
Freemasonry in the Media
This morning, CEO of the United Grand Lodge of England, Dr David Staples was interviewed by Ian King Live on Sky News to discuss the launch of the first ever Annual
Using the MCF Relief Chest
The MCF’s Relief Chest Scheme makes it easy for Freemasons to give more to the charities they support. They hold those donations securely in account-style Relief Chests, boost them by
Brother Rodney Thomas Merryfield
Once more with regret I have to report the passing to the Grand Lodge Above of Brother Rodney Thomas Merryfield, of Clifton Hundred Lodge No 9242, born 06/03/1934 (87 years). Initiated 05/04/1986
UGLE Publishes First Ever Annual Report
The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) has launched its first annual report, in its 300 year history, marking another major step forward in its commitment to modernisation, transparency and
Listen Here to the Grand Secretary
The Grand Secretary Dr David Staples was interviewed on Times Radio yesterday morning. Listen here from 02:48; bit.ly/UGLETimesRadio
Thanks for the Teddies
Our Provincial Charity Steward, Martin Wilson (pictured), made a fresh delivery of TLC Teddies to Luton A&E this week. These are always welcomed by both patients and staff, and the
Bedfordshire Receives over £650,000 in MCF Grants
The MCF is just 5 years old, but over this period Bedfordshire charities and individuals have benefitted from grants totalling £652,395. The 2026 Festival gives us the opportunity to put