NEWS FROM THE PROVINCIAL CHARITY STEWARD
Freemasons in Cornwall are actively involved in Masonic and Non-Masonic
donations in a number of ways. In addition to their commitment to help
their fellow masons and dependants there is a strong responsibility
to support Charities and fundraising appeals locally, nationally and
internationally.
The Cornwall Masonic Benevolent Fund, which is supported entirely
by the Freemasons of Cornwall, makes Non-Masonic donations each year,
and in 2005 gave over £6,000 to National and Local Charities
to be expended within Cornwall.
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Lodges too are encouraged to support their local communities and charities
that have a special significance to them.
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In 2004 over £51,500 was donated by Lodges to Non-Masonic
Charities (Local and International) and Community Appeals. |
In addition to supporting Masonic grants, in the year 2005 the Grand Charity
made the following donations:
Disaster Relief : Emergency Grants for relief work following
disasters, both home and abroad, including £50,000
in association with the British Red Cross to the London Bombings Relief Charitable
Fund
Hospices : 217 Hospices nation-wide. Since 1984 the Grand
Charity has donated £5.9 million to hospices
Youth Opportunities : Grants focused on disadvantaged young people, including
those who are homeless, in care or terminally ill
Vulnerable People : Grants were given to help people with
disabilities, suffering from certain diseases or medical conditions (and their
carers)
Medical Research : Grants supported research for a number of diseases,
including Alzheimer's, cancer, emphysema, heart disease, meningitis, motor
neurone disease and pre-eclampsia |
