Richard of Bordeaux celebration

Charity has always been a core principle of Freemasonry.

Our Lodge members contribute to a number of local causes and charities as well as supporting national and international charities through donations to the West Kent Provincial Charity Fund and the Masonic Charitable Foundation.

The Lodge is a Patron of the following:

  • The Royal Masonic Hospital
  • The Masonic Institute For Girls and Boys
  • Prince George, Duke of Kent Court, R.M.B.I. Home
  • The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution

Local and National Charities regularly supported over recent years include:

  • Cancer Research UK
  • Bexley SNAP
  • Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice
  • Guide Dogs for the Blind
  • The Samaritans
  • Freddie Farmer Foundation
  • Dartford Association For the Disabled
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2026 West Kent Festival Appeal

Members of the Province of West Kent are currently engaged in a charity appeal until 2026 with the objective of raising £2,502,026 for the Masonic Charitable Foundation to donate to national and international causes.

Funds are raised by West Kent Masons making regular donations, hosting charity events, collections and undertaking sponsorship activities.

The Lodge has recently been presented with the Bronze Achievement Award in recognition of the per capita donations made by the Lodge to the Province Of West Kent MCF Appeal.

2026 JewelBronze Award