Charity and Caring
The values of Freemasonry are based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. Freemasons are encouraged to practise charity and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole – both by charitable giving, and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals.
From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today. In addition, large sums are given to national and local charities.
Masonic charity is exercised at every level: individual Lodges make gifts and give aid to their own communities and every Province also gives large sums of money to regional causes.
Every Mason is encouraged to give generously within his means and without detriment to himself or his family, through Alms collections, gift aid etc.
RMBI Care Co.
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company RMBI Care Co. provides a home for over 1,000 older Freemasons and their families, providing residential, nursing and dementia care in 17 care homes across England and Wales. The charity has been supporting older...
Provincial Charity Liaison Officers
To see a list of the Provincial Charity Liaison Officers for the Lodges and Chapters in the Province, please click HERE
Charity Matters
Our Provincial Grand Charity Steward recently made a couple of presentations to worthy causes. To read about the donation to Chelsfield School, please click HERE To read about the donation to the Air Ambulance, please click...
The Column May 2017
The May 2017 edition of The Column can be found at this link HERE...
Scanner Presentation
Prostate Cancer Support Association Kent A much needed bladder scanner was presented to Sevenoaks Hospital on Tuesday 22nd April and once more West Kent Freemasons donated generously. In the photo are Rachael Oughton (Nurse), Helen Wooldbridge (Matron), Rachael...
TLC
Just a reminder that, with your support, the Teddies for Loving Care charity continues to provide Teddy Bears for children in A&E units throughout the...
Provincial Quiz 2017
For the 25th year some 226 members, friends and families of the Lodges and Chapters in the Province met last night to compete for the West Kent Lodge of Charity Provincial Quiz Trophy. The winners this year were Lamorbey Lodge 5614, second were John Roan School Lodge...
Sevenoaks Weald Charity Donation
At this year's annual Ladies Night for Sevenoaks Weald Lodge the magnificent sum of £1100 was raised in aid of the charity supported by our Worshipful Master Keith Reynolds and his wife Eileen. This year's charity was Bloodwise, formerly known as the blood cancer...
£100,000 grant
Freemasons first to respond to East Africa food crisis with £100,000 grant (Thursday, 16 March 2017) The Masonic Charitable Foundation has awarded a grant of £100,000 to support the East Africa food crisis appeal. The MCF, which is funded by donations from Freemasons...
The Column March 2017
The March 2017 edition of The Column can be found at this link HERE using a different format to previous...