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More than 600 children and 400 mothers seeking asylum will get dedicated and targeted support thanks to a £60,000 grant to The Happy Baby Community.

More than 80 families from some of the most deprived areas in Wigan and Leigh will be leading healthier lifestyles thanks to a £47,000 grant to Wigan Athletic Community Trust.

Hundreds of young autistic children from the Reading area will be able to enjoy very valuable  play and learning sessions with a number of  different model train sets, thanks to a grant from Berkshire Freemasons to the Engine Shed charity.

Around 160 local children and more than 200 parents and carers will be receiving help and support in preparing for the first day of school, thanks to a grant to the Cedarwood Trust charity in North Shields.

About 75 children with special educational needs who have lost a parent will get help and support thanks to a grant to the Winston’s Wish charity.

More than 600 disabled children and young carers between 8-25 years will be able to take advantage of riding therapy and other inclusive sports activities, helping with their physical, social, and emotional development, thanks to a grant from West Lancashire Freemasons to the Ride2success charity.

As we reach the end of another year of supporting those in need, we look back at some highlights.

Currently, one in 64 people in Luton are experiencing homelessness, placing it just behind London on a national scale, and ahead of many larger cities in the UK.

The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF, the Freemasons’ charity) and RMBI Care Co. have become the Small to Medium Enterprise winner in the category of Supporting Business and Organisational Goals at the Learning at Work Week Impact Awards 2024. The charities were recognised for their commitment life long learning with a focus this year on employee wellbeing, reducing mental health-related absences and creating an inclusive atmosphere for remote workers. By facilitating targeted and accessible activities, both charities aimed to promote continuous learning and cultivate a culture of openness around mental health.

Over 50 children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Wiltshire will get to participate in sports thanks to a grant to Swindon Town FC Community Foundation (STFC CF).