FESTIVAL 2030 — Shropshire Masons

A Masonic Festival is a concerted fund-raising effort by a Province, usually spread over 5 or 6 years. At their last Festival in 2019 (for the Grand Charity), the Brethren of Shropshire excelled themselves, raising around £1.2 million in five years.

Festivals are usually separated by 11 years, so that our latest effort (following a well-earned ‘breather) was formally launched in March 2024 and will culminate (we are sure) in another celebration and the presentation of an amazing amount to the Masonic Charitable Foundation in 2030. The target? A cool £1 million!

For Shropshire Masons, there is a Donations section (see below) which includes instructions on how to set up regular giving - this is highly recommended!

Please follow our progress on this page. In the meantime, click here to see the extraordinary work the MCF carries out - for Masons and non-Masons, in Shropshire and beyond.

For Shropshire Masons - or indeed, friends of Shropshire Freemasonry - we encourage you to set up regular donations online using the links below or in the traditional way, via your lodge/Chapter Charity Steward, who has the correct form. If you use either of these online links, make sure you give your name and the lodge you wish to be credited:

Regular donations by Shropshire Members can be made by clicking here! Using this option will ensure your donation is recorded against your name and lodge, and will reach the correct Relief Chest (i.e. via the SMCA).

One-off Lump Sum donations by anyone can be made by going to Shropshire Festival 2030’s GiveTap page.

In any case of doubt, please contact John Weaver, SMCA Treasurer, for help. Or consult your lodge Charity Steward/Festival Rep. (if applicable).

Why not keep yourself up to date with all that the MCF does? Either have a look at the MCF website (click here or Google “MCF”) or click here to sign up for a regular MCF Newsletter delivered to your front door and explaining all that they do! You will also receive a FREE MCF lapel badge!! What’s not to like???

CLICK HERE for the latest Impact Report from the MCF, showing how your charity affects the people it serves.