Freemasonry Cares
Freemasonry cares for individuals and charities through a wide range of help and support given by Masonic Charities
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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
Thursday, 16 March 2017
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…
St Werburghs City Farm in Bristol is transforming lives with help of masonic support
Tuesday, 07 March 2017
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…
Lifelites raffling the ultimate library of 100 signed books to raise money for children in hospices
Friday, 27 January 2017
LIFELITES is giving one lucky bookworm the chance to win The Ultimate Library of 100 signed books The prize, which is a once in a lifetime opportunity, will be given away as part of an…
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RW Bro David Hagger, Provincial Grand Masterfor Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons, visited the headquarters of Lifelites on Wednesday 15th December 2016 for a demonstration of some of the equipment that is provided by the charity…
Superhero Run: could you be a superhero for terminally ill and disabled children?
Friday, 06 January 2017
Could you be a superhero for the day and run for Lifelites, the charity which donates specialist technology packages to terminally ill and disabled children? The charity has places in the Superhero Run, which takes…
Giving a voice The Choir with No Name puts on weekly singing groups and meals for the UK’s homeless and socially excluded. Emilee Tombs went along to a rehearsal to find out how the Masonic…
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While financial support is invaluable for charities, hands-on help provides assistance of a different kind. Steven Short examines the importance of Freemasons rolling up their sleeves and giving their time to good causes The Masonic…
Whole new world Life changed for Finley when he took possession of a Wizzybug. Glyn Brown finds out how masonic funding is giving more children like Finley the mobility to explore If you can’t move properly,…
Devonshire Court 50th birthday celebration and naming ceremony of new refurbished lounge
Saturday, 12 November 2016
Devonshire Court was opened on the 2nd of November 1966 by the Late Queen Mother It was the first of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI) purpose built homes to be opened after a period…
Masonic Charitable Foundation donates £50,000 to Red Cross following devastation of Hurricane Matthew
Monday, 10 October 2016
£50,000 donation in wake of Hurricane Matthew The Masonic Charitable Foundation has donated £50,000 to the Red Cross relief effort in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica and the Bahamas, in the wake of devastation caused…
