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December 2008
£15,000 for emergency aid in Congo
Save the Children's disaster relief work in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being supported with an emergency grant of £15,000.
Read more about the emergency grant to Save the Children
Masonic Relief Grants: Quarterly Update
Between September 2008 and December 2008, 549 Masonic Relief Grants were made to support individual Masons and their dependants experiencing financial hardship or requiring mobility equipment. In total, nearly £1.1 million (£1,085,635) was approved for payment to assist the beneficiaries.
November 2008
The Freemasons' Grand Charity announces latest grants to Hospices
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The compassionate work of Hospices throughout England and Wales will benefit from grants totalling £600,000 |
Continuing an annual programme of support, The Freemasons' Grand Charity is donating an enormous £600,000 to Hospices across England and Wales. The money is an important contribution towards the millions of pounds needed each and every year to ensure these respected services can continue providing free physical, emotional, social and spiritual care to patients and their families. In total 227 services, including those specifically for children, will receive a grant.
For many years, Freemasons have been enthusiastic in their support for Hospices. The funding announced today takes The Freemasons' Grand Charity's total donations to the sector to more than £7.5 million, complementing the generosity Provincial and individual Masonic Lodges regularly show for their local services.
Download a full list of the grants
November 2008
Statement on the current economic situation
The Central Masonic Charities wish to advise that the global economic situation has not required any reduction in current or planned projects. The Freemasons' Grand Charity, The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys, The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and the Masonic Samaritan Fund are fortunate to have diversified income streams and are therefore in a better position to weather the financial storm than many charities who have to rely upon a narrow income base.
Email Scam Warning
The Freemasons' Grand Charity is warning people about fake emails claiming to offer a share in a Masonic Charity payout. These are in no way connected with The Freemasons' Grand Charity, the Masonic Charities or United Grand Lodge of England. Full details
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