Freemasons’ Grand Charity

Air Ambulance Lifted by £16,000 Donation from Freemasons

Air Ambulance Lifted by £16,000 Donation from Freemasons

The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance (KSSA) has received a vital cash boost with a donation of £16,000 from the Freemasons’ Grand Charity. Freemasons from Kent, Surrey & Sussex recently visited the Air Ambulance at its headquarters in Marden to make the donation. Whilst there, they had the opportunity to look around one of the two helicopters and meet the crew and support staff who keep it flying.

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

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.

£5,000 Emergency Grant For St Michael’s Hospice · News · The Freemasons’ Grand Charity

‘If my role didn’t exist, who would help these families?’ Funded by the Grand Charity

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‘If my role didn’t exist, who would help these families?’ Funded by the Grand Charity

My role is entirely funded by the Freemasons’ Grand Charity, which supports charities such as Kids, which have to seek out funding streams from different avenues. I really enjoy my job but obviously there are challenges – and one of the biggest is that the demand for our service is immense. With so many cutbacks there is no shortage of families who want our help. If we didn’t help them I don’t know who would. Some of the children on my caseload have emotional and behavioural difficulties and don’t attend school. Those who do have a low attendance rates or are at risk of fixed term or permanent exclusion from school or college. Once I start working with a family I often have to work hard to gain their trust; I have to persuade them to trust me. Some families may have experienced domestic violence, health problems, or family tensions and don’t know how to cope with very challenging behaviour. Sometimes explaining Kids’ remit to other professionals can take time and patience.


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