Freemasons and Support to Hospice’s

The Freemasons Grand Charity is continuing a commitment to charitable support that began nearly 300 years ago in the earliest days of organised Freemasonry. Through the Grand Charity, and regional and Local Lodges, the Freemasons main aims are to Make a significant difference to people in real need, Help the wider community by funding vital projects, Support issues of concern to Freemasons and their families

Find out more about The Freemasons’ Grand Charity by visiting their website at www.grandcharity.org

Bike Ride Raises Over £3,000 For Acorns Children’s Hospice

15th May 201615th May 2016

Following the success of last year’s ride to Paris, 4 Redditch Masons, W Bro Paul Buck with Brothers Mark Broadhurst and Jon Hughes of St…

Tommy Mulholland cycles for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice

29th July 20178th April 2016

A true inspiration To celebrate his 80th birthday on 6th May 2016, totally blind Bro Tommy Mulholland is cycling on a tandem with his pilot, 70-year-old…

Three hospices in Huddersfield recieve donations from Freemasons

15th January 201716th January 2016

Three hospices have received thousands of pounds from a Freemasons’ charity.

£5,000 Emergency Grant For St Michael’s Hospice

24th April 201614th July 2015

Before the fire at St Michael's Hospice in St Leonards.

In the early hours of Saturday morning, twenty three residents of St Michael’s Hospice in St Leonards-On-Sea, Sussex, were evacuated following an explosion and fire. Three patients have since died following the evacuation, two of which were being treated for smoke inhalation.

The Freemasons’ Grand Charity has donated £5,000 to support the Hospice during this difficult time. Since 1987, St Michael’s has been part of the Grand Charity Hospice Scheme and has received over £84,000 in total. The emergency grant will help the Hospice’s recovery needs by funding emergency supplies such as blankets and food, the relocation of patients and repairs. The Province of Sussex, a long-time supporter of St Michael’s Hospice, has also indicated that it will be making an emergency grant to the cause.

St Michael’s Hospice

St Michael’s Hospice are an independent charity and all their services are given free so they are heavily dependent on the generosity of local individuals, companies, groups and trusts. With only 30% of our total funding coming from the Government in the form of various grants they still need to raise almost £5 million each year.

St Michael’s Hospice believe that, as well as expert medical care, it is just as important to care for a person’s practical, social, spiritual and emotional needs too. St Michael’s provide care, not only within the Hospice, but also in the community. Many of their patients are cared for at home with skilled nursing support or night sitting services. St Michael’s Hospice also offer a range of Day Services, providing supportive care and company. They offer an holistic approach to care, aiming to meet people’s individual needs.

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Freemasons’ ‘fantastic support’ for hospice

24th April 201612th July 2015

Freemasons’ ‘fantastic support’ for hospice

The T-shirts for the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity (FNHC) Midnight Walk have been sponsored by Bucks Freemasons, who will also be supporting the event with over 40 volunteers on the night. FNHC’s Karen Shardlow said: “A huge thank you to Graham, Gordon and our local freemasons for your fantastic ongoing support.”

Freemasons donate £10,000 gift to Halton Haven Hospice

24th April 201612th July 2015

Freemasons donate £10,000 gift to Halton Haven Hospice

CHESHIRE Freemasons have presented a gift of £10,000 to Halton Haven Hospice. The money will be used to buy a double bed so that married couples can spend precious time together. Shaun Pollard, chief executive officer at the hospice, said: “This fantastic donation from the Freemasons will finally enable us to get something we have wanted for years but have never been able to afford. “This is a specialist, extra large bed which gives all of the support a patient needs but also allows them to spend precious hours, privately and as close to their partner as they have always been at home. “This will make a huge difference to our patients and their loved ones. “I can’t thank the Freemasons enough.” Share article The province of Cheshire Freemasons has 5,000 members. Their charity work is renowned for supporting disasters worldwide and good causes. They distribute more than £60,000 to charities each year and have vowed to donate money to every hospice in the county during the next few months.

Helping out with afternoon tea for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity

11th June 20169th June 2015

Fundraising TEA Afternoon for Florence Nightingale Hospice Members of Buckinghamshire lodge Haddenham No. 8944 helped out Florence…

Freemasons give £3,880 cheque to St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield

24th April 201629th January 2015

Mike Martin of the Freemasons with and St Lukes Trusts Fundraising Manager Deborah Simpson

St Luke’s Hospice has received a cash boost from the Freemasons.

The only hospice in Sheffield was given a £3,880 cheque from the Freemasons’ Grand Charity – the national grant-making body which works to support people in need and fund the work of charities.

St Luke’s Trust fundraising manager Deborah Simpson said: “We are delighted to once again be supported by the Freemason’s Grand Charity.

“This sort of donation is vital as we work throughout the year to raise the £4.9 million we need simply to maintain our current levels of service for all the people of Sheffield and their families.”

Edinburgh Masons support St Columba’s Hospice

18th June 20164th January 2013

On Friday 7th December, 2012 at the Regular Communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh, our Provincial Grand Master, Brother Ewan Rutherford presented a cheque for £35,000 to Lesley Christie, Director of Fundraising at St. Columba’s Hospice.