The Freemasons Charity Grants
Donations and Bequests

The Freemasons Charity accepts one off and regular donations.  These can be set up from your bank account.  Tax receipts are produced annually.

Contact us for our bank account details, charityadmin@freemasonsnz.org

Bequests

Making a Bequest to The Freemasons Charity:

Making a bequest is very easy as all you have to do is include an appropriate clause in your Will. A Will ensures your wishes are met in relation to the distribution of your assets it also helps to avoid confusion over your intentions and gives you peace of mind.

A bequest has a number of advantages as:

  • It is not payable until death so it does not affect your assets or cash flow during your lifetime.
  • It is private as your will is not filed or made public until your death.
  • It is revocable as you can change the provisions in your will or trust at any time until death.

Your solicitor can assist you in making a bequest which can be any of the following:

  • A specified sum of money.
  • A percentage of your estate.
  • The residue of your estate.
  • Specified property or assets.

A simple form of bequest that can be used by anyone wishing to bequeath money for the benefit of the Charitable Funds of Grand Lodge is:

I give the sum of $……to the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand for the benefit of The Freemasons Charity, and I direct the receipt of the Grand Secretary for the time being of the said Grand Lodge shall be sufficient discharge to my Trustees.