The Royal British Legion is proud to work with The Council for Freemasonry in Great Britain (United Grand Lodge of England, Order of Women Freemasons, Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons) through a partnership founded on shared values of service, commitment and community.
Freemasonry has a long-standing connection with the Armed Forces, built over centuries through the service of military personnel who have carried Freemasonry’s values with them throughout their careers. Today, that relationship continues through the Council’s commitment to serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families across the United Kingdom and beyond.
All members of the Council have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming their pledge to support members of the Armed Forces community and to ensure that those who serve, or have served, are treated with fairness and respect. Since then, the Council for Freemasonry and its members have strengthened support for veterans and their families through charitable giving, volunteering, remembrance activities, and community engagement.
Our relationship with Freemasonry reflects a shared determination to ensure that those who have served our country receive the support they deserve. Through their generosity and commitment, Freemasons help the Royal British Legion provide practical assistance, tackle hardship, promote wellbeing and honour the sacrifices made by service personnel and their families.
Across England, Scotland and Wales, Freemasons regularly support Armed Forces charities and remembrance initiatives, while actively promoting understanding, respect and appreciation for the Armed Forces community. Through fundraising, volunteering and local community action, Freemasons make a valued contribution to our work and the wider support available to those who have served.
We are grateful for the continued commitment of the Council for Freemasonry in Great Britain and its members. By working together, we can continue to make a meaningful difference to the lives of serving personnel, veterans and their families, while ensuring that service and sacrifice are never forgotten.
