Wotton Swimming Pool: Freemasons Dive In to Help
Freemasonry is always keen to support the local community and hearing that Wotton Swimming Pool had some time ago been in danger of going under
December 8, 2023
Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of children, those who are ill and the care of older people, from its earliest days. This work continues today amongst our own members and their dependents. More than 50% of the funds raised by Freemasons for charity are given to non-Masonic national and local charities in support of their work for the benefit of non-masons, local communities and society in general. This includes long term funding for medical research including prostate and ovarian cancer.
There are two local Masonic Charities making grants totalling up to £60,000.00 each year:
All of the funds disbursed by these Masonic charities are raised directly by local Lodge members and their families. All charity contributions are at the sole discretion of individual members. No contributions are collected from the public. Each of the national and local Masonic charities has its own charitable objects for specific purposes. Local Lodges also donate directly to local causes in their own communities, in addition to the grants made by the charities, Gloucestershire Lodges donate directly more than £100,000.00 per year.
Nationally there is the Masonic Charitable Foundation which is for Freemasons, for Families, for everyone.
The Masonic Charitable Foundation builds better lives by enabling opportunity, advancing healthcare and education and promoting independence for Freemasons, their families and the wider community. Funded entirely through the generosity of Freemasons and their families, the Masonic Charitable Foundation is one of the largest grant-making charities in the country.
Freemasonry is always keen to support the local community and hearing that Wotton Swimming Pool had some time ago been in danger of going under
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