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We all hope that we will not have to face financial hardship or major health problems; need help supporting our children or require extra care in our old age. In reality thousands of people every year need a little extra assistance. We, as Freemasons, are fortunate to have that support at hand. The newly launched “Freemasonry Cares” is there to make sure Freemasons and their dependants, in need of support, get it.

Freemasonry Cares is a joint initiative involving the four central Masonic Charities and West Lancashire Freemasons’ Charity and is a gateway to the help they can provide. It aims to increase awareness of that help and to make it easier to access via a Freephone number-----

Freephone

0300 020 0120

Rather than expect a potential applicant to remember and understand that there are five Masonic Charities offering many different types of help; the Freephone number will give you direct access the West Lancashire Freemasons’ Charity Office, in Huyton, which is manned Monday to Friday between
10.00 am and 03.00 pm ( a mesage can be left outside these hours).They will record your details and, if you meet the criteria, will then make contact with the Provincial Grand Almoner, who will then contact the relevant charity and will forward your request to a member of the Provincial Care Team to progress the necessary action. An Almoner will visit and assist you to complete the application form.

            Criteria to be met:

  • You must have a Masonic connection

  • You must have a need within the charities’ guidelines

  • You must meet the financial criteria of the charity

This initiative provides a unique opportunity to make sure those who, in the past, may not have been well versed in the existence or operation of our Masonic Charities (especially wives, partners and widows of Masons) are now brought up to date with the help available to them.

The five Charities offer the following assistance:

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The West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity

This Charity provides financial assistance for the relief of Freemasons of West Lancashire, their widows, children and dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. It promotes the education of children who are in need and are resident in the Province. It assists Masonic charitable funds or other charitable institutions as the trustees shall from time to time decide.

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The Freemasons' Grand Charity

The charity may provide financial assistant to Masons, widows and partners of Masons as well as a dependant of a deceased Mason who was financially supported during the Mason’s life. In the form of:

Financial grants for everyday expenses
Funeral costs to support a State grant
Emergency costs for repairs
Home improvements

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The Masonic Samaritan Fund

The cost of surgery, where there is an unacceptable delay through NHS.
Dental Treatment, where there is an unacceptable delay through NHS.
Respite care, so that the carers can have a break.
To supply disability equipment, after applying to government agencies has failed or unacceptable waiting time.
To financially support any modifications in the home, necessary to meet a disability requirement.

 

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The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys

Financial support for children’s education
Talentaid to assist gifted children in realising their talents.
To supply student accommodation in London.

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The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution

Covers the operation and running of two Masonic Nursing Homes in West Lancashire and a further 16 homes throughout England and Wales, with various levels of nursing.
Offers care advice to those living at home, through a team of RMBI care advisors.

Freemasonry Cares was launched, in the Province of West Lancashire, at the Provincial Meeting, in Blackpool, 18th October 2011, by The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Bro Peter John Hosker.

If you, or someone you know, needs assistance, then contact Freemasonry Cares.

We want to make a difference to the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves and assist those in need.

Freephone

0300 020 0120

If you have a Masonic connection but not through the Province of West Lancashire you should contact Freemasonry Cares on Freephone 0800 035 60 90 or by emailing help@freemasonrycares.org.