When Roy and Kate’s daughter became too ill to look after her children, Adam (then eight) and Amymae (then five), they became one of five million grandparents in the UK
The MCF’s £60,000 grant to The Encephalitis Society is helping young people living with the illness to access the help and support they need. Encephalitis affects around 6,000 people in the
Did you know that as well as supporting Freemasons, the MCF is also a support system for the married, life, divorced or widowed partners of Freemasons, and their children or
Mental ill-health during pregnancy or after the birth of a child can affect up to 20 per cent of parents. Thankfully, perinatal mental health charity Bluebell Care provides group therapy, one-to-one
Castle Point Social Car Scheme in Essex is providing accessible community transport for older people, ensuring everyone has the freedom to get out and about. Although lockdown has limited the services
Since March the MCF have funded 288 computer devices, to make sure that children from low-income families can keep learning and developing. Visit their website to find out more about
The Freemasons’ COVID-19 Community Fund has awarded its first round of grants to help vulnerable communities recover from the coronavirus pandemic. This first round is focusing on tackling homelessness and
Just before Christmas we donated £2,500 to Magpas, which was match-funded by the MCF to total £5,000. We received a note of thanks from Lucy Chapman, their Director of Fundraising,
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Freemasons each donated £500 to ensure vulnerable students at All Saints Academy in Dunstable enjoyed a proper Christmas Dinner. David Fraser, Chair of Governors wrote; Thanks to your
For a lot of disadvantaged families, it can often be difficult to afford all the essentials their baby needs. Thankfully, the team at the Baby Bank Network Bristol are working