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Charity is a cornerstone of Freemasonry and, since it was
established in 1717, the United Grand Lodge of England has provided help to
individual Freemasons and their dependants who were in need, as well as
supporting community-wide charitable activities. Additionally, immediate financial aid has been given to those
tragically affected by emergencies and disasters and The British Red Cross
Tsunami and Earthquake Appeals are recent examples. During the last 25 years alone, more than £72 million has
been dedicated to charitable support including over £30 million donated to
non-Masonic charities of all sizes working in England and Wales.
More than 250 Hospice services have been helped with grants of nearly £6
million and LOROS and Rainbows are also regularly supported by local Lodges in
our Province. Freemasons particularly look to encourage: - Medical
Research Care
for the Elderly Opportunities
for Young People Here, in Leicestershire and Rutland, we play our part in
helping members and their dependants in time of difficulty and we positively
contribute to the wider community to which we all belong.
We help with both financial aid and the practical involvement of
Freemasons’ and their families, many of who have ‘hands-on’ experience of
helping local charities. It is a
source of pride that all the funds which we raise come through our own members
and not from the general public. Our Annual Provincial Classic Car Run is an example of local Freemasons in action. On 11th June 2006, over 40 cars were “waved-off” by the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire and Michael Roalfe, our Provincial Grand Master, and enthusiastically supported by over 50 Scouts. The Run ended at Rockingham Castle and will have raised over £7000 for the Leicestershire and Rutland Scouting Centenary Appeal. CAR RALLY click for pictures
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