National
Daily living costs, Education for children and young people, Support for Freemasons and families
Gus’ story
When Gus was 17 years old, his father died suddenly, leaving behind Gus’ mother and two sisters.
“My life growing up was absolutely brilliant. There was nothing more I could ask for, really. My dad’s death was a totally unexpected thing.
“As a family, we coped after he died by sticking together. We relied on each other and would always be there for each other. It was a difficult time, but made so much better by the support of family and friends and the MCF.
My family heard of the MCF through my grandma. We got in touch, and they gave me a grant for educational expenses, which helped massively because my mother was a single mother, and it was often difficult for her to afford the things I needed and to help me out as much as she wanted to. The MCF also gave me a laptop with a lot of accessories, which at university is essential.
“In my last year of university, I realised that I really wanted to become a teacher. To get onto a teacher training course, I had to work as a teacher, not being paid. The MCF once again stepped up and gave me a grant to help me through that year.
“I’m a PE teacher now, and I absolutely love what I do.
“I would really recommend anyone facing hard times to contact the MCF. They can help in so many different ways.”
