Freemasonry Cares
Freemasonry cares for individuals and charities through a wide range of help and support given by Masonic Charities
The Gold Standard Framework supports and works in tandem with RMBI’s ethos on end-of-life care. James Terry Court in Croydon has recently received a national award recognising their Gold Standard end-of-life care. The Gold Standard…
In recent months the Masonic Samaritan Fund (MSF) has seen an increase in demand for support with the cost of respite care. As local authorities across England and Wales are forced to reduce their budgets,…
A massive earthquake struck Japan in March, triggering a tsunami that swept across the east coast, leaving a trail of destruction. Thousands of people have already died and thousands more are missing or injured. The…
This year, The Freemasons’ Grand Charity is celebrating 30 years of grant-making. The Grand Charity took over the responsibilities of the Board of Benevolence in April 1980 and has since helped over 40,000 Freemasons and…
New RMTGB Scheme Supports Even More Young People
Wednesday, 01 December 2010
Growing up in poverty can reduce a child’s educational attainment and be harmful to their health. Stepping Stones, a new scheme launched by the RMTGB, provides grants to other registered charities seeking to alleviate poverty…
Lifelites, the national charity dedicated to providing fun and educational technology for life-limited children, is now able to assist 40 children’s hospices thanks in no small part to the continued support of Freemasons. Donations have…
The RMBI continues to invest in its care homes to ensure that they provide high levels of care to residents, continue to meet Government regulations and remain competitive within the sector. RMBI care home James…
RMBI Secures Virgin London Marathon Place
Wednesday, 01 December 2010
Karen Shepperdson, Deputy Home Manager at Lord Harris Court, Berkshire, will be the RMBI’s first runner in the London Marathon. Karen is an experienced Marathon runner and has fundraised for the RMBI before, raising funds…
Durham Festival Raises More Than £3m For The RMBI
Wednesday, 01 December 2010
A celebratory dinner was held to mark the end of the Durham Festival which was attended by the Deputy Grand Master, the Mayors of Durham and Sunderland, and over 400 Freemasons and their partners as…
Gratefully Received And Faithfully Applied
Wednesday, 01 December 2010
At a time of increasing demand (in 2010 more grants were awarded than in any year since the Fund was established), it is immensely satisfying to know that all those who receive support from the…
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There are a number of causes of particular importance to the Masonic community, but one that stands out is help for Services personnel. Since 2008, the Grand Charity has donated £650,000 to charities that support…
Carl Gair Was Never Going To Give Up On The Marathon Des SablesI started running again in the summer of 2008. I had run in my youth but work commitments and family had put paid…
Masons Rally After New Zealand Earthquake
Wednesday, 01 December 2010
Masons worldwide have rallied round following the earthquake on a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter Scale on New Zealand’s South Island last September. Geoff Rowe, District Grand Master, South Island, set up a special…
Masons Fund School Rebuilding ProjectFollowing the Haiti earthquake in January 2010, the masonic community rallied together to provide emergency funding, including an immediate £30,000 donation by the Grand Charity. A Relief Chest was opened by…
