Freemasonry Cares
Freemasonry cares for individuals and charities through a wide range of help and support given by Masonic Charities
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A new record in relieving poverty In 2012, the RMTGB accepted the highest number of new applications for support in its long history, with grants being approved for four hundred and sixteen additional children and…
All of the young people supported by the RMTGB have experienced tragedy and hardship. Rosanna is just one of them and tells her story here. ‘History is my true love. It completely captivates me and…
With depression affecting one in five older people, the Masonic Samaritan Fund has launched a new service: the MSF Counselling Careline – a free, confidential helpline operated by trained counsellors who will listen and offer…
Charity Commission
Wednesday, 06 March 2013
Charity Commission Charities: THE BOYS' SPECIAL FUND (285836-2) and THE GIRLS’ SPECIAL FUND (285836-3) The Commission proposes to make a Scheme (a legal document) for these charities. The Scheme will merge the charities with THE…
Wiltshire Freemasons presented a cheque for £30,000 to a south Wiltshire based charity to expand a service trialled locally to help families affected by substance abuse. East Knoyle and Cloud's House is home to local charity Action on…
Putting the pieces back together A new way of treating dementia recommends that you concentrate on creating the best possible quality of life for people. Andrew Gimson finds out how RMBI homes are pioneering groundbreaking…
Air Ambulance has received over £1 million since 2007 from the Grand Charity
Friday, 14 December 2012
Somerset and Dorset Freemasons have each presented the local Air Ambulance with a grant of £4,000 from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity, part of the total of over £1 million donated by the charity since 2007,…
SkillForce: 24 Hours to Make a Difference for Fareham North West Community Centre
Friday, 14 December 2012
SkillForce makes a difference A team of students from Fareham worked tirelessly as part of the SkillForce 24 Hours to Make a Difference challenge, with the task of refurbishing North West Fareham Community Centre in…
Outward Bound Trust receives continued support from The Freemasons' Grand Charity
Friday, 14 December 2012
Grand Charity goes outward bound The Outward Bound Trust has received a grant of £30,000 from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity which, since 1985, has donated over £250,000 in total. The grant helps fund bursaries that…
Raising the bar in Cambridgeshire The twenty-seventh annual Festival for The Freemasons’ Grand Charity was held in September at Queens’ College, Cambridge, under the presidency of Rodney Wolverson, Provincial Grand Master of Cambridgeshire. Pro Grand…
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Thanks to Roger Freeman Retiring this month, Roger Freeman is returning home to Cornwall after five years managing the Masonic Relief Grants team at the Grand Charity office in Freemasons’ Hall, London. Roger has been…
RMBI care homes awarded Butterfly Services kite mark by Dementia Care Matters
Friday, 14 December 2012
Flying high – the butterfly kite mark In recognition of their excellent care for people with dementia, five RMBI homes have been awarded the Butterfly Service status kite mark The RMBI is committed to making…
A friend in need The RMBI needs continuous financial support to carry out its invaluable work The RMBI helps around 400 older Freemasons and their dependants each year, supporting people who are unable to pay…
Chorister Scholarship from the RMTGB helps Patrick Dunachie to study at Cambridge
Friday, 14 December 2012
Patrick Dunachie, a student at Hereford Cathedral School, has benefitted from a Chorister Scholarship from the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys since the age of seven, and now has a place to read…
