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
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
St Andrews Lodge Receives 2026 Festival Briefing
Last night St Andrews Lodge, that normally meets at Biggleswade, hosted a Zoom video call and invited Worshipful Brother Martin Wilson, Deputy Chairman of the 2026 Festival, to give a
Royal College of Organists Event at Freemasons’ Hall
The Grand Secretary Dr David Staples is in the Grand Temple at Freemasons’ Hall to prepare for the Royal College of Organists event at 8.00pm this evening! It’s not too late to
Cyril Robinson Lodge Receives 2026 Festival Briefing
Last night Cyril Robinson Lodge, that normally meets at The Keep in Bedford, hosted a Zoom video call and invited Worshipful Brother Robert Curson and Worshipful Brother Martin Wilson, Chairman
£60,000 Grant to Open Age
Statistically, men are more likely to experience loneliness as they get older than women. As part of our commitment to tackling loneliness in later life, the MCF have given a
MCF in the Press
There’s no such thing as too much press, and that’s certainly been true for the MCF! Over the last five years, their grants to charities have been gaining more and