Charity and Community Engagement
Freemasons and Charity
Freemasons are among the UK’s largest charitable givers, donating on average £1m per week to charity and making a real difference locally and globally.
Through both local and national efforts, Freemasons support a wide range of causes—from funding hospitals, emergency vehicles and disaster relief to fighting poverty, helping local schools, food banks, and community projects.
Much of this giving comes directly from members, reflecting Freemasonry’s core values of compassion, service, and integrity. It’s not just about donations, Freemasons also volunteer their time and skills to make a real difference in their communities and the world around us.
Members can contribute to national Masonic charities, such as the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), who pool contributions from members across the country to create a greater collective impact. For example, in helping fund air ambulance services across England and Wales—supporting lifesaving missions.
Elmbridge Lodge
At Elmbridge Lodge, the ethos of charity is a cornerstone of our values. Our members actively support a wide range of causes, often going beyond the call of duty through fundraising, personal challenges, and local initiatives to help those in need.
We are proud to be a patron of the Teddies for Loving Care (Surrey) initiative providing comforting teddy bears to children in hospital A&E departments.
This simple gesture offers reassurance to both children and their families during stressful times.
The Lodge is also a patron of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys, which aims to fight poverty and advance children with their education.
The Lodge has also received an award for its contributions to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI), an organisation dedicated to supporting older Freemasons, their families, and dependents with care and assistance.
Beyond Masonic charities, Elmbridge members have raised funds for a variety of causes, including cancer research, heart and Parkinson’s research, the RNLI, emergency and armed forces’ benevolent funds, environmental causes, and disability charities.
Supporting charitable work, locally and nationally, is a natural extension of our core values—compassion, service, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the world around us.
Elmbridge Lodge in the Community
Elmbridge Lodge is proud to play an active role in the local community, not only through charitable giving but also by supporting local events and initiatives that bring people together.
One of the highlights of our community involvement is our regular support for the annual Surbiton Festival — a much-loved local event that celebrates the spirit of Surbiton with music, entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities.
Our members have enjoyed taking part over the years, helping to promote local engagement and flying the flag for Freemasonry in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Beyond the festival, members of Elmbridge Lodge contribute to the community in various ways — from volunteering time and skills to supporting local causes close to their hearts.
We believe that being a Freemason isn’t just about what happens inside the Lodge — it’s about being present, helpful, and approachable within the wider community.
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