Freemasons are well known for their support of those in need, last year alone giving around £48 million to charities and good causes, putting Freemasonry into the top 10 of grant making organisations in the UK. We will continue to play our part in Cheshire and I know my colleagues around the country will do the same”. Stephen added “Freemasons are not a charity themselves and do not collect money from the public, but every Lodge makes collections from its members for charitable use and this soon adds up, there being approx. 4,000 Cheshire Freemasons. Some of the funds go directly to charities and good causes, some to local charitable organisations and some to the Freemasons national charity, which then gives money to both national and international good causes. Our members, like so many others, are working hard across their communities and as an organisation, we are doing the same.

”Looking back at happier times, Senior Freemason Harry Wright, who works closely with Stephen and others to ensure funds are distributed across the County and further afield said “The celebration evening was a great success and was well attended by many recipients including National Charities, numerous Hospice, Merseyside & Cheshire Blood Bikes and in Cheshire, the following organisations were just some of those highlighted as having received funding / support ….