Freemasonry Cares
Freemasonry cares for individuals and charities through a wide range of help and support given by Masonic Charities
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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…
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…
A new annual grant initiative is being provided by The Freemasons’ Grand Charity - £250,000 to a major national charity, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help. The money is to be…
District Grand Masters discuss 'Freemasonry Cares'
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
District Grand Masters and their accompanying officers, who were in London for the Grand Investiture in April, met the four central masonic charities. The event provided an introduction to ‘Freemasonry Cares’, the charities’ joint communications…
Grand Charity donates £25,000 to Red Cross appeal to aid Pakistan flood victims
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
The Freemasons’ Grand Charity was one of the first organisations to issue an immediate £25,000 to the British Red Cross Pakistan Flood Appeal – one of the largest initial pledges the Red Cross received within…
As the long-term effects of the recent recession continue to create financial hardship for many families, the impact on young people is becoming more apparent. Applications for the RMTGB’s support have grown dramatically throughout the…
New Dementia Facilities at Care Home
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
According to research from Dementia UK, two-thirds of people living in care homes have some form of dementia. Not all will need to live in specialist units to effectively meet their care needs. In fact,…
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An RMBI Home delivers care in a way that promotes independence and the dignity of the individual. Furthermore, the RMBI is committed to ensuring that you get the most out of life while living at…
Following seven unsuccessful hip replacement operations, four on one leg and three on the other, Mrs Lilian Gordon had her right leg amputated. She also suffers from diabetes and has, since the amputation in June…
Record Level of Applications and Grants
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
At a time when all public services are faced with increasingly difficult budget choices it is no surprise to report that demand for the support available from the Masonic Samaritan Fund has been higher in…
Roger Freeman, Head of the Masonic Relief Grants Team, Describes How His Staff are Experiencing a Time of ChangeRoger joined the masonic relief grants team in 2008 having worked for the Department for Work and…
