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Charity launched on time
After years of planning and several months of intense work to merge seven charities into one, our new charity assumed full responsibility on 1st April. Thanks to the help of everyone involved the transition went smoothly and on time.
Gift Aid
The surprise announcement in this year's Budget that there will be a three year concession on Gift Aid will allow us to continue to enjoy the 28.2% uplift in the value of qualifying donations up to April 2011. The reduction in the lower rate of tax from 22% to 20% announced in last year's budget would otherwise have reduced the Gift Aid benefit to 25%.
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Our charity helps Freemasons of the Province of West Lancashire and their dependants in financial difficulty. We can also provide support for non-Freemasons in certain cases and for a variety of charitable purposes. Unfortunately we can't help in all cases but every application whether from an individual or a group of people wanting financial help will always be carefully considered.
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Freemasons in our Province are donating money for the Masonic Samaritan Fund. To learn more about this fund click here. |
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Can you help me?
Seeking help when you are in need can be embarassing and stressful but the Care System run by Freemasons in the Province is able to help many people in a sympathetic and caring way and the beneficiaries will be guided through the simple process. If you qualify for assistance payment will be made swiftly and discretely.
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| If you are or have been a Freemason or are a widow, child or dependant of a Freemason and are in need of financial assistance, our charity may be able to help. You can start the process either by contacting the Almoner of the lodge, someone you know who is a Freemason or by contacting the charity direct. Our contact details are on this website. |
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Can you help us?
We believe that Masonry has a valuable role to play in the community and we have been pleased to provide substantial funding over many years to help a wide variety of projects. We don't top up bank balances but we are willing to consider grants for practical projects. Contact can either be through local Masons or direct to the charity. |
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