The Grand Charity was formed as an independent charity in 1980 to take over the functions of the United Grand Lodge of England's Board of Benevolence, which itself had its origins in the Committee of Charity set up in 1725.
Like its predecessor, the Grand Charity has a threefold function:
• relieving distressed Freemasons and their dependents
• making grants to other Masonic Charities
• making grants to non - Masonic causes
For further information on the Grand Charity's Grant Giveing Objectives, please see attached more> Grand Charity - Grant-giving Objectives
OVER £0.5m OF DONATIONS TO NON MASONIC CHARITIES APPROVED BY THE GENERAL MEETING
OF THE GRAND CHARITY IN JUNE 2007
A General Meeting of The Freemasons’ Grand Charity has approved donations of over £1/2 million to charities across England and Wales. The grants will help 14 charities supporting vulnerable people including those with disabilities, youth opportunities and research into medical conditions.
The Freemasons’ Grand Charity distributes money given by Freemasons and their families. The latest grants take the total support for non-Masonic charities announced during 2007 to nearly £1.9 million.
Disability
- I Can - £50,000
- Macular Disease Society - £50,000 over two years
- SENSE - £30,000
- Bag Books - £24,800 over three years
- WheelPower – British Wheelchair Sport - £15,000
Vulnerable People
- British Red Cross - £50,000
- ExtraCare Charitable Trust - £15,000
- Counsel and Care - £15,000 (This grant has been made possible by an anonymous donation from a member)
- Re-Solv - £10,000
- New Philanthropy Capital - £10,000
Youth Opportunities
- Centrepoint - £70,000over two years
Medical Research
- Parkinson’s Disease Society - £170,000 over three years
- Fight for Sight - £40,000 over two years
- International Spinal Research Trust - £20,000
For further information contact Natasha Treweek on 020 7395 9394.
Visit The Freemasons’ Grand Charity website at www.grandcharity.org
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