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Freemasonry cares for individuals and charities through a wide range of help and support given by Masonic Charities
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Masonic Charitable Foundation provides £44,608 to SeeAbility’s Children in Focus Campaign
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Bringing eye care into focus The Masonic Charitable Foundation has provided £44,608 to SeeAbility’s Children in Focus Campaign to transform eye care at schools for children with learning disabilities over the next two years. SeeAbility,…

FareShare West Midlands awarded £60,000 by Masonic Charitable Foundation
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Tackling food waste in the West Midlands One of the first major grants awarded by the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) has gone to FareShare West Midlands. John Hayward, Provincial Charity Steward for Warwickshire, visited the…

David Innes reflects on the progress of the Masonic Charitable Foundation
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Spreading the word The Masonic Charitable Foundation’s Chief Executive David Innes reflects on how the charity is progressing in its goal to make support simpler to understand and easier to access In the months since…

How Britain’s Got Talent finalist Jasmine Elcock was helped by masonic charity
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Setting the stage Britain’s Got Talent finalist Jasmine Elcock is hitting the high notes thanks to strong masonic support for her family, as Peter Watts discovers ‘Jasmine has always been singing,’ says Julian Elcock, adding…
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£12,000 presented to Midlands Air Ambulance by three Provincial Grand Masters
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Triple backing for Midlands Air Ambulance rescue services Three Provincial Grand Masters, Robert Vaughan (Worcestershire), Tim Henderson-Ross (Gloucestershire) and the Reverend David Bowen (Herefordshire) with his deputy Michael Roff, presented cheques totalling £12,000 to Midlands…
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Spinal Injuries Association receives £20,000 grant from Masonic Charitable Foundation
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Grant underlines core values A £20,000 Masonic Charitable Foundation grant to the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) will fund a social care caseworker to help people affected by spinal cord injury reintegrate into society. The cheque…
Strength and resilience When Nepal was hit by a violent earthquake last year, Freemasons rallied to provide funding to replace a school that had been demolished in the village of Jyamire. Glyn Brown catches up with the relief efforts…
TalentAid, a new charitable venture funded by Freemasons, has come to the assistance of football-crazy youngster Daniel Stuart from Shropshire A substantial grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) will help fund costs such as…

Daughter of London Freemason and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Jasmine Elcock becomes Lifelites Patron
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Lifelites charity announces youngest celebrity Patron Lifelites has announced their latest and youngest Patron, Britain’s Got Talent 2016 finalist and Golden Buzzer winner, Jasmine Elcock. Jasmine, 14, is the daughter of a London Freemason Lifelites…
Announcement to the Craft about Laura Chapman and Richard Douglas Sent on behalf of the President, the Deputy President, all Trustees and Chief Executive of the Masonic Charitable Foundation 'Following the formation of the Masonic Charitable…
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The resident DJ Whether it’s writing a book, having a go at volleyball or playing music at a local radio station, RMBI care home residents are discovering new skills in later life. Amy Lewin explores the activities on offer There’s a…
A beacon for us all James Newman, Deputy President and Chairman of the Masonic Charitable Foundation, explores the evolution of the charity Our new charity has been established following a long and very thorough review of…
Career climbing A combination of physical and classroom activities is helping young people in Wales to take more control of their lives. Peter Watts learns how masonic funding is making this possible Former Welsh rugby international Philippa…

Grand Charity awards £100,000 to Cancer Genetics team at University of East Anglia
Tuesday, 07 June 2016
Critical prostate analysis in East Anglia The Grand Charity has awarded a £100,000 grant to the Cancer Genetics team at the University of East Anglia to help fund research that will focus on distinguishing between…