Provincial Grand Lodge of Bristol - The New Masonic Samaritan Fund

The New Masonic Samaritan Fund was established as recently as 1990 to provide financial support for sick and needy Freemasons, their wives, children or dependants, and the widows, children or dependants of deceased Freemasons. The Fund aims to provide financial assistance to those who are unable to obtain treatment via the NHS without undue delay, and who cannot afford private treatment without suffering hardship.

Each application is assessed individually by the members of the Fund’s Petitions Committee which meets on the fourth Thursday of every month. Applicants do not need to be destitute in order to qualify for support but confirmation of both a medical and financial need will be required.

Application forms and advice may be obtained via Lodge Almoners or direct from the Fund’s Offices. The Fund requires Lodge Almoners (or Visiting Brothers if appropriate) to assist in completing the Application Form and to verify details provided. Quick and confidential advice is available from the Petitions staff at NMSF before, during and after an application has been made.

The Fund will not provide support in emergency or life threatening cases where the NHS is best placed to deal with an individual promptly and efficiently. The Fund will not consider retrospective claims where treatment has already been undertaken (or a commitment entered into) prior to approval by the Petitions Committee.

Having agreed to support an Applicant, it is the needs and interests of the patient that remain paramount. These will determine how and when relief is granted. The Fund makes arrangements to pay hospitals and consultants direct. Some Applicants may, depending on their individual circumstances, be required to make a contribution to the cost of the treatment.

The New Masonic Samaritan Fund only entered fully into the Provincial Festival System from 2002. However, the support of so many during its formative years has enabled us to maintain the proud boast of never having refused an Applicant through lack of available funds. The continuation of this support is vital if the long term future of the Fund is to be assured.


Home About Masonry Charity The Lodges News Provincial Events Useful Links Contact Us			THE NEW MASONIC SAMARITAN FUND Registered Charity No. 1001298 The New Masonic Samaritan Fund was established as recently as 1990 to provide financial support for sick and needy Freemasons, their wives, children or dependants, and the widows, children or dependants of deceased Freemasons. The Fund aims to provide financial assistance to those who are unable to obtain treatment via the NHS without undue delay, and who cannot afford private treatment without suffering hardship. Each application is assessed individually by the members of the Fund’s Petitions Committee which meets on the fourth Thursday of every month. Applicants do not need to be destitute in order to qualify for support but confirmation of both a medical and financial need will be required. Application forms and advice may be obtained via Lodge Almoners or direct from the Fund’s Offices. The Fund requires Lodge Almoners (or Visiting Brothers if appropriate) to assist in completing the Application Form and to verify details provided. Quick and confidential advice is available from the Petitions staff at NMSF before, during and after an application has been made. The Fund will not provide support in emergency or life threatening cases where the NHS is best placed to deal with an individual promptly and efficiently. The Fund will not consider retrospective claims where treatment has already been undertaken (or a commitment entered into) prior to approval by the Petitions Committee. Having agreed to support an Applicant, it is the needs and interests of the patient that remain paramount. These will determine how and when relief is granted. The Fund makes arrangements to pay hospitals and consultants direct. Some Applicants may, depending on their individual circumstances, be required to make a contribution to the cost of the treatment. The New Masonic Samaritan Fund only entered fully into the Provincial Festival System from 2002. However, the support of so many during its formative years has enabled us to maintain the proud boast of never having refused an Applicant through lack of available funds. The continuation of this support is vital if the long term future of the Fund is to be assured.
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