Four-year-old Isobel Walker has a burning, uncontrollable hunger that will always be with her It is the most noticeable symptom of a rare condition called Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). As a result, her parents have to…

Across Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia more than 20 million people are on the brink of starvation The Masonic Charitable Foundation has responded to an urgent appeal for support with an emergency grant of…

Head of Charity Grants Katrina Baker explains how the Masonic Charitable Foundation is looking to do more than simply award funds to eligible charities As the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) enters its second year of operation,…

The Province of Leicestershire and Rutland has raised £30,000 for the MCF thanks to a sports memorabilia auction that included Sir Henry Cooper’s boxing glove In March, Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons held a sports memorabilia…

The MCF invests in the future of both the masonic community and wider society by funding research into a range of health conditions and disabilities In the past 12 months, the MCF has awarded 12…

Crossing Boundaries Wicketz is giving young people in deprived areas access to cricket, with the aim of instilling values of teamwork and responsibility. Peter Watts discovers why it was an off-the-bat decision for the Masonic Charitable…

Masonic Charitable Foundation donates £100,000 to East Africa food crisis appeal Across Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia, over 20 million people are on the brink of starvation. The Masonic Charitable Foundation has been among…

Physical Impact A Special Olympics initiative is offering people with profound learning difficulties the chance to take part in sporting activities. Peter Watts finds out how Freemasons are supporting the scheme Niamh-Elizabeth Reilly recalls a…

Tea for one Up and down the country, Sunday tea parties offer companionship to elderly people who might otherwise face loneliness and isolation. Steven Short discovers how the Masonic Charitable Foundation is helping Who did…

Moving the yardstick A city farm in one of the UK’s most disadvantaged areas is giving young people new confidence. Matt Timms looks at how masonic funding is supporting its vision to transform lives St…