Masonic Charitable Foundation

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The support and generosity of the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) has made an incredible difference to the lives of so many children and adults experiencing end of life care, and life-limiting illnesses.

On this page, you'll find stories and films illustrating the impact of their funding, which has been distributed to hospices via Hospice UK.
 

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Forging Connections with Young People: MCF grant enables transition project

The Masonic Charitable Foundation funded a project between Barnsley Hospice and Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, to create a structured pathway for young people transitioning to adult hospice care in Barnsley.

The collaborative working approach they've created has become a blueprint for adult and children's hospices across the UK.

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Mariyam's story: MCF grant supports children’s hospice communities

After the death of one of her twins shortly after birth, Mariyam needed the support of Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, where she received ongoing support on her own terms. 

This film shares Mariyam’s story, and how a Masonic Charitable Foundation Grant enabled the hospice to expand their engagement with the wide and diverse communities in West Yorkshire.

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What the Masonic Charitable Foundation have funded

The Masonic Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Hospice UK, has distributed more than £3 million since 2017 as project and education grants to hospices. 

Thank you to the Masonic Charitable Foundation for their generous support of this programme of funding, which has significant and lasting impact on communities across England and Wales.

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Masonic Charitable Foundation partnership report, 2018-2023

Read about our work in partnership with the Masonic Charitable Foundation to support hospice care [PDF].
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Impact Report – Homelessness and Learning Disabilities

An overview of the impact of grants awarded by the Masonic Charitable Foundation to hospices in 2019 on the theme of Homelessness and Learning Disabilities.
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‘They were there when I needed them most’: MCF grant supports children’s hospice communities
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‘They were there when I needed them most’: MCF grant supports children’s hospice communities

How a Masonic Charitable Foundation grant has helped Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice expand their engagement with the wide and diverse communities in West Yorkshire.
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Professional Development Grants

As well as funding projects at hospices, Masonic Charitable Foundation supports a range of hospice staff via professional development grants, which funds further specialist study and training.

IT engineers Conor and Paul received Masonic Charitable Foundation professional development bursaries. The training it funded helped them create better systems for their colleagues.
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‘More time for patient care’: the holistic benefits of MCF Bursaries

IT engineers Conor and Paul received Masonic Charitable Foundation professional development bursaries. The training it funded helped them create better systems for their colleagues...
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‘It gave me back my confidence’: how an MCF hospice bursary made a huge difference
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‘It gave me back my confidence’: how an MCF hospice bursary inspired Alison

Thanks to an MCF Bursary for Hospice Staff, Alison regained her confidence at work after a spell of long-term sick leave. She explains how it’s made an impact on her life and on ...
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Fundraiser Chris Verney received a new professional development grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation.
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‘Fresh perspectives, new ideas’: how an MCF bursary helped Chris’s career

Fundraiser Chris Verney received a new professional development grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation. He explains its huge potential - and how it's helping his colleagues a...
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Grants

Apply for a grant to help your hospice undertake specific projects, or to increase your skills and expertise.

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