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Celebrating Nine Years of the Masonic Charitable Foundation: A Legacy of Compassion and Community Impact
April 2025 marks a proud and meaningful milestone for the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF, the Freemasons’ charity). We’re celebrating nine incredible years since our formation — nearly a decade of supporting communities, changing lives, and continuing a long-standing tradition of Masonic compassion and care.
Deprived families in Bristol will receive support for children’s development
Over 100 families in North Bristol who live in an area of high deprivation will receive tailored support to help their children’s developmental needs, thanks to a grant from the Freemasons to the everyFAMILY charity.
Chris Jones is welcomed home
After walking an incredible 6,500 miles, taking 13 million steps, and spending two years away from home, Chris Jones has completed his monumental journey around Britain.
By completing this challenge, Chris has become the largest single fundraiser in the history of the Masonic Charitable Foundation.
Children and mothers seeking sanctuary and safety will get dedicated support
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.
Wigan families from deprived areas will lead healthier lifestyles
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.
Autistic children’s train club gets green light
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.
North Tyneside early years children will get help and support to be ready for school
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.
Children with special educational needs will be helped to cope with the loss of a parent
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.
Helping disabled children to overcome learning and physical problems
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.
2024: celebrating the past, welcoming the future
As we reach the end of another year of supporting those in need, we look back at some highlights.
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