The practice of benevolence, or universal charity, is a core belief of Freemasons everywhere. Freemasonry was founded on the principle of universal charity and has a proud history of assisting those in need. Established in 1889 Freemasons Victoria’s Board of Benevolence is of Victoria’s oldest charitable funds.

The Board of Benevolence runs several specific charitable programmes throughout the year. These include Scholarships and Tertiary assistance awards, charity challenges and financial counselling for members. These are ongoing or reoccurring programmes which happen through the year.

The Board of Benevolence
The Board of Benevolence is the charitable arm of Freemasons Victoria. It offers a number of ongoing projects of financial assistance to the Community.

Scholarships
Freemasons Victoria, through the Board of Benevolence annually assists Victorian Students who have demonstrated academic excellence to further their studies.

Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation
An autonomous foundation that raises tax deductible donations and distributes them to community organisations and charities.

Charity Challenges
The Board conducts charity challenges throughout the districts to encourage and support local lodges in their fund raising activities.

Past Projects
Freemasons Victoria has conducted many successful high profile charity projects of which we are very proud.