Complete Financial Transparency

We believe in practising what Freemasonry preaches: charity, integrity, and brotherly love. See exactly where every penny goes.

Our Charity-First Promise

100% Surplus to the Masonic Charitable Foundation

Our Simple Principle

My Masonic Diary operates on a straightforward promise: we cover our costs, and everything else goes to Masonic charity.

We're not here to make a profit. We're here to provide excellent tools for Freemasons while supporting the charitable work of the Craft. Every subscription helps fund the Masonic Charitable Foundation's vital work.

How It Works

Subscription Revenue

All revenue from monthly (£2.50) and annual (£25) subscriptions

Stripe Payment Processing Fees

2.9% + 20p per transaction (industry standard)

Operating Costs
  • Web hosting and server infrastructure
  • Domain name registration
  • Security and SSL certificates
Net Revenue → 100% to MCF

Every penny of surplus is donated to the Masonic Charitable Foundation

Monthly Transparency Reports

Detailed financial reports published monthly showing where your subscription goes.

Note: Monthly reports will be published here once the service launches, showing real-time subscriber counts, revenue, and charity donations.

What Each Report Includes

Subscriber Metrics
  • Total active subscribers (paying)
  • Active trial users (30-day trial)
  • Grandfathered members (lifetime free)
  • New subscriptions this month
  • Cancellations this month
Revenue Breakdown
  • Gross subscription revenue
  • Payment processing fees (Stripe)
  • Net subscription revenue
  • Monthly vs. annual split
Operating Costs
  • Hosting and infrastructure
  • Domain and SSL certificates
  • Email service (transactional & marketing)
  • Development and maintenance hours
  • Third-party services (SMS, etc.)
Charity Donation
  • Net revenue after all costs
  • Percentage donated to MCF (100%)
  • Cumulative donations to date
  • Donation reference numbers

Sample Monthly Report

A typical transparency report:

Metric Amount
Active Subscribers 150
Monthly Subscriptions (100 × £2.50) £250.00
Annual Subscriptions (50 ÷ 12 × £25) £104.17
Gross Revenue £354.17
Stripe Fees (2.9% + 20p per transaction) -£40.27
Hosting & Infrastructure -£50.00
Domain & SSL -£5.00
Net Revenue to MCF £258.90
% Donated to Charity 100% of Surplus

Why Transparency Matters

Trust & Accountability

Transparency builds trust. We show exactly where every penny goes.

Masonic Values

Freemasonry teaches truth and integrity. We live those values through financial openness.

Informed Decisions

You deserve to know how your subscription is used. Reports help you make informed decisions.

Charitable Verification

Proof that 100% of surplus goes to MCF with donation reference numbers for verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

We publish monthly transparency reports with complete breakdowns of revenue, costs, and donations. Each report includes MCF donation reference numbers and dates, which can be verified. We're committed to full accountability.
Operating costs include: web hosting/servers, domain registration, SSL certificates, email service providers (transactional and marketing), payment processing fees (Stripe), development and maintenance work, security tools, and third-party services (SMS for 2FA, etc.). We break down every category in our monthly reports.
Reports are published within the first week of each month, covering the previous month's finances. For example, January's report is published in early February. Historical reports for the last 12 months are always available on this page.
Absolutely! You can donate directly to the Masonic Charitable Foundation at any time. Our service provides value through the tools and features we offer, while also supporting MCF with our surplus. Think of it as getting useful software and supporting charity.
If operating costs exceed revenue in a given month (for example, due to major development work or infrastructure upgrades), we'll still publish a full transparency report showing the breakdown. We're committed to honesty even when the numbers aren't perfect. Our goal is long-term sustainability and charitable giving.

Support the Service, Support the Charity

Every subscription helps fund Masonic charity while giving you excellent tools for your Masonic journey.

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