Charity and Community

Freemasons are encouraged to practise charity and to care, not only for their own, but for the community as a whole - both by charitable giving, and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals.

From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of the poor and distressed, orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today. The charity of Freemasons has been felt near and wide from some local causes to responding to large international disasters.

Masonic charity is exercised at every level: individual Lodges make gifts and give aid to their local communities and campaigns while through the collective efforts as a Province allow us to gives large sums of money to regional and national causes. Nationally, our efforts are channelled through the central charities of the united grand lodge of England which enables us to provide major grants to charities major appeals and provide international aid and disaster relief.

Crayford Lodge has supported a number of local appeals and causes which include but not limited to:

Treetops childrens home

Bexley snap

Arrow riding centre

Greenwich and Bexley community hospice

The Henry Van Straubenzee memorial fund

The Petts Wood Playgroup for children with special needs

Cambria Sea Scouts

Crayford lodge are community spirited and happy to consider supporting worthwhile causes.  If you belong to a local group, charity or association and would like to be considered for assistance from the lodge, please do contact us on: charity.steward@crayfordlodge6336.org.uk

Information on provincial and national charitable activity can be fund by following these links:  

Province of West Kent    United Grand Lodge of England    Masonic Charitable Foundation