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Buttle UK based in Westminster, Greater London, work through a network of referral organisations such as local charities, social services and health centres, who ensure that help is given to those who need it most. Coronavirus has seen the charity busier than ever, but the unique referral network has allowed it to continue to support families despite the lockdown.
Over the last two months the Harrogate Scrubbers – an army of volunteers led by teacher Fran Taylor – has been busy making scrubs, laundry bags, scrub caps and waterproof gowns, to help ensure the medics are protected when treating Coronavirus patients.
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall has pledged £1,000 to the charity Lifelites, which donates assistive technology for life-limited and disabled children using hospice care services.
The provision of tablet computers to hospitals throughout South Wales will help keep families connected and help keep patients entertained during their stay in hospital.
Having heard about the unfortunate criminal act, the close friendship between the Buckinghamshire Freemasons as a charitable organisation and the community hospital triggered a ‘chain’ reaction to the situation.
The money has come courtesy of the Freemasons Province of Yorkshire West Riding’s Provincial Grand Master’s Fund, after being put forward for a grant by the members of Harlow Lodge, which meets at Harrogate Masonic Hall.
Thousands of free lockdown meals delivered through Bury Freemason’s initiative
“Freemasonry is all about helping people be the best they can be and when we see people striving to achieve and excel, like these students, we want to encourage and support that.
A new nation-wide initiative by the Freemasons across England and Wales has seen nearly 1,000 tablet devices delivered to hospitals and care homes. More than 50 hospitals, care homes, and hospices across their regions have now benefited from these donations.
Freemasons donate £5,000 to Darlington and Stockton hospices in memory of former member