Further to your generous donation of £820 in October last year, I am delighted you update you with our achievements during a very difficult year. Against the odds, our dedicated staff and

The MCF’s large charity grants are now open for applications! Does your charity support disadvantaged children and young people? Find out if you could apply for a grant: http://mcf.org.uk/get-support/grants-to-charities/children-and-young-people…  

Funeral expenses often add unnecessary stress to families experiencing grief, and can cause financial pressure at a time when people are already struggling. Make sure your family know that, should

For children with autism, many nurseries can be overwhelming, and ill-equipped to support their needs. This can make it difficult for these children to access the opportunities they need to

Les Hutchinson was appointed to MCF Chairman in April 2020. Read more about Les and his hopes for the future here.

Do your children or grandchildren have a talent that they want to take to the next level? The MCF’s TalentAid programme supports children and young people who are exceptionally talented

Calling all Freemasons! If last year taught us anything, it would be that no one can ever predict what life has in store for us. Should the worst happen –

Roughly 4.5 million people have become unpaid carers as a result of COVID-19, and existing carers also saw their roles impacted. Find out how the MCF’s next round of grants

When Roy and Kate’s daughter became too ill to look after her children, Adam (then eight) and Amymae (then five), they became one of five million grandparents in the UK