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Dormer Lodge

Relief is one of our three great principles

Charity & Community

Freemasons are the second-largest charitable donors in the United Kingdom after the National Lottery. Dormer Lodge plays its full part.

Our charitable work

Charity, or relief, is one of the three great principles of Freemasonry. Every regular meeting includes an opportunity for members to contribute to charitable causes, and the Lodge supports a range of local, Provincial and national charities throughout the year.

For details of the causes currently supported by the Province and updates on Cheshire's charitable activity, see the Province of Cheshire website.

The Masonic Charitable Foundation

The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) is the central grant-making charity of English Freemasonry. It supports masonic and non-masonic causes alike, including hospices, medical research, disaster relief, and welfare grants for those in need.

Learn more at mcf.org.uk.

The Cheshire Festival

Each Province in turn raises funds for the MCF over a defined period known as the "Festival". The current appeal details and progress are published on the Province of Cheshire website.

The Almoner

The Almoner looks after the welfare of brethren and their families. If you or someone you know needs support, whether practical, financial, or simply a friendly ear, the Almoner can be contacted in strict confidence via the Contact page.

Our Friends: visiting lodges

Dormer Lodge has many regular guests that visit from other lodges, and we would like to express our thanks to them for their friendship and support over the years. A dedicated page lists where and when our friend lodges meet, so members can return their visits as time permits.

National

Masonic Charitable Foundation

The central grant-making charity of English Freemasonry. Supports masonic and non-masonic causes alike, from hospices and research to welfare grants.

Visit mcf.org.uk

Province

Cheshire Festival

Each Province in turn raises funds for the MCF over a defined period known as the 'Festival'. Cheshire's current appeal details are on the Provincial website.

Province of Cheshire

Local

Almoner: welfare support

If you or someone you know needs support, whether practical, financial, or simply a friendly ear, the Almoner can be contacted in strict confidence.

Contact the Almoner

With our gratitude

Our Friends: visiting lodges

Dormer Lodge has many regular guests that visit from other lodges, and we would like to express our thanks to them for their friendship and support over the years. Where and when our friends meet, so members can return their visits as time permits.

See our friend lodges