From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today.
Charity that virtue which may justly be denominated the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason's heart,
it has the approbation of Heaven and Earth and like its sister Mercy, blesses him who gives as well as him who
receives.
Royal Masonic Trust for Boys and Girls
To relieve poverty and provide an education and preparation for life for the children of the family of a Freemason and, where funds permit, for any children, as their fathers would have done, had they been able so to do.
New Masonic Samaritan Fund
The objectives of the Fund are relief of poverty and sickness in respect of Freemasons, their wives, children or dependants, or the widows, children or dependants of deceased Freemasons.
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
To provide a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of an increasingly large number of older Freemasons and their dependants by providing Sheltered Accommodation, Residential and Nursing Care in RMBI Homes, for those finding difficulty managing on their own.