The Roskill Masonic Village was sold some years ago, and from the funds invested, the Foundation has evolved from an aged care village into an organisation that now provides support to many community organisations. This philosophy of supporting a strong and healthy community is an essential part of Freemasonry.

 

Representation on the Board is made up from all the Masonic bodies that contributed to the Village’s establishment, a collaboration of all four masonic Constitutions in New Zealand - the New Zealand, English, Irish and Scottish Constitutions. 

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The Freemasons Foundation provides financial support to registered charities, supporting organisations, artists, scientists, young minds and innovators to improve the communities we live in. Historically, medical research and community health have received the majority of our support. However, we have now expanded our interests across many other areas of need, such as our programmes for youth in higher education, arts and culture as well as many other community activities.​  

 

Our operations are based on the income derived from investing the proceeds of the sale of the Roskill Masonic Village in 2005. Since the sale we have made donations of over $15 million in the name of the Freemasons of New Zealand. The Trustees aim to give away over $1m each year. In 2022 $1.3m was donated back into the community.