Donation
We invite you, and your lodge, to generously donate to MFoB. These and your Bequests will enable our services to continue to be provided to the Members and immediate families of Freemasons in Queensland and PNG. Our fund has continued since the 1860’s in Queensland, and the cumulative efforts of the past, current and future members and Lodges of Queensland, will contribute to continue our efforts to relieve our Brethren and their immediate families faced with Necessitous Circumstances and in need of Immediate Disaster Relief.
Bank Details
BSB 084034
Account Number 76 820 9119
MFOB
Testimonial
I am writing to express my immense gratitude for the recent assistance the Masonic Fund of Benevolence provided, to enable me to continue living in my home. After failing health and an extensive stay in hospital it was necessary to make many changes to enable me to adapt to a different lifestyle due to my medical circumstances, and I was able to achieve this with the financial help of the Masonic Fund of Benevolence.
Due to ongoing medical expense’s I found myself in an extremely difficult financial situation and on the recommendation of the Masonic Fund of Benevolence I obtained financial counselling through Uniting Care Financial Resilience and Wellbeing Services. The results were outstanding and I’m now in a much better financial situation.
It goes without saying, that I definitely ow the Masonic Fund of Benevolence and Uniting Care my sincere appreciation, you have my deep and abiding thanks for all the help you have provided in my recent time of need.
Every person is an individual, and each financial situation is different, so we strongly recommend that you consult with your legal and financial advisor before drafting a new will or updating an existing one.
Naturally, you will want to make sure that your family and loved ones are cared for first, but depending on your circumstances, you can also support the work of the Masonic Fund of Benevolence by leaving a gift in your Will.
This can be done in one of the following ways:
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Necessitous Circumstances
In its basic form, The term “Necessitous Circumstances” refers to financial necessity.
A person is in necessitous circumstances where they don’t have enough financial resources to have a modest standard of living in Australia.
Masonic Fund of Benevolence is a member organisation, and bound by legislation, that reinforces what “Necessitous Circumstances” is, and what we are bound to deliver to our members.
Freemasons making a will or a Bequest to their fellow Freemasons
Drawing up your will is one of the most important actions you will ever take to look after all those you care about.
Every person is an individual, and each financial situation is different, so we strongly recommend that you consult with your legal and financial advisor before drafting a new will or updating an existing one.
Naturally, you will want to make sure that your family and loved ones are cared for first, but depending on your circumstances, you can also support the work of the Masonic Fund of Benevolence by leaving a gift in your Will.
This can be done in one of the following ways:
A gift of a specific sum of moneys
The remainder (residue) of your estate after other Beneficiaries have been paid
A gift of property or shares etc
The whole of your estate if you do not have other dependents to provide for
How to word your gift in your will?
Your legal adviser will be able to give you further guidance, but the following wording is a typical instruction.
Note that the Masonic Fund of Benevolence is the fund of, and for Queensland Freemasons, and their families, who may find themselves in Necessitous Circumstances, or faced with a Natural Disaster event, and turning to the Masonic Fund of Benevolence to provide assistance, be that financial of otherwise. Legally you need to name the Masonic Fund of Benevolence as a beneficiary in your will.
Example / Guide
I give the Masonic Fund of Benevolence Pty Ltd (ABN 85 630 679 113) as Trustee for the Masonic Fund of Benevolence, 311 Ann Street Brisbane Qld, 4000 (the whole) or (a specific amount or gift) or (a percentage) or (residue) of my estate free of all duties to be applied for purposes as its directors may determine. I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my execurors.