annual review 2011

1Grand Charity Annual Review 2011

Annual

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2011

2 Grand Charity Annual Review 2011

The financial support given by the Charity is only possible thanks to the generosity of Freemasons and their families, whose dedication has helped thousands of people in difficult circumstances.

Throughout 2011, The Freemasons’ Grand Charity has worked hard to meet the needs of Brethren and their families who have faced financial difficulty, helping them to have a better quality of life. The financial problems caused by the recent economic crisis have affected many people and the Charity has sought to provide help and support, where possible.

I must give special thanks to the Province of Essex who raised a staggering £5.5 million for the 2011 Festival for the Grand Charity, a phenomenal amount given the current climate. It is the highest amount ever raised for a Grand Charity Festival.

Our non-Masonic giving has continued to support hundreds of vital charitable projects and services. For example, with youth unemployment currently at unprecedented levels, the Charity has ensured dedicated funding has been given for programmes that help young people into further education or employment.

I hope you enjoy reading about the work the Charity has carried out throughout 2011. It is your support that has made all of this possible.

Grahame N Elliott CBE President of the Grand Charity

Contents:

President’s Welcome 2

About Us 3

Masonic Relief Grants 4 - 7

Giving to Charities 8 - 15

Relief Chest Scheme 16

Financial Summary 17

2011 Grants List 18 - 19

Pres:ident s: Welcome

The Freemasons’ Grand Charity is a grant-making charity that supports:

• Freemasons and their dependants who are in financial need

• Non-Masonic charities (national charities serving England and Wales and for emergency relief work worldwide)

• Other Masonic charities

Over the last thirty years the Charity has helped thousands of Freemasons and their dependants, plus hundreds of charities, with grants totalling over £100 million.

The Charity also manages the Relief Chest Scheme, assisting the Craft to donate money to charity, easily and tax-effectively.

The Charity is funded entirely by Freemasons and their families.


About Us:

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Mas:onic Relief Grants:

The Freemasons’ Grand Charity provides assistance in situations of financial hardship.

Grants are made towards:

• Essential daily living costs

• Unexpected needs (e.g. funeral bills, minor home repairs, or hardship faced following an accident, redundancy, or other personal crisis)

Throughout 2011, the Charity continued to receive a significant number of applications. 1,787 grants were made, assisting over 2,000 people. The majority of people assisted were widows aged 60-80, with 54% of applicants falling into this category. However, there has been a continued increase in the number of younger applicants, many of whom have lost their jobs or businesses due to the economic crisis. The Charity also assists many people who suffer from health problems that have left them unable to support themselves financially.

It is hard to demonstrate the life changing nature of these financial grants. Numbers and statistics do very little towards painting a true picture of the difficult situations faced by many. The help the Charity provides can assist with seemingly small things such as heating someone’s home or making sure they have enough to eat – but this support greatly improves the quality of a person’s life.

Supporting Freemasons and their dependants in need

In 2011, over £4.3m in grants was approved, assisting over 2,000 people

When Reg, my husband, passed away I was devastated. It wasn’t entirely unexpected as he had been ill for some time, but nothing prepares you for when it finally happens. I had to sell our house after he had died to pay for the costs of his care, and ended up moving to a small flat. In retrospect, I should have told his Lodge where I was going but it never occurred to me they would keep in touch.

Even in my new place I have struggled to get by. I only have a small pension to live on and I’ve found that prices seem to go

up but my money stays the same. First I stopped going out until I

hardly went out at all, then I reduced

the amount I spent on groceries, but eventually even paying for heating became impossible.

A friend of mine encouraged me to contact her husband’s Lodge Almoner after she heard that Reg had been a Mason and I was pleasantly surprised when I received a visit. He immediately noticed how cold the flat was and over a cup of tea we talked about how I was getting by. From that moment on he helped me, and I soon had a grant to help pay my bills. It has been such a relief, I am extremely grateful to the Freemasons for all they have done.

Sadly Jean is not alone – many elderly people struggle to survive with rising costs on a small, fixed income. The Freemasons’ Grand Charity is dedicated to assisting people like Jean, enabling them to maintain a more acceptable quality of life.


Jean s: Story

“...I soon had a grant to help pay my bills. It has been such a relief”.

Mas:onic Relief Grants:

Transferred Beneficiaries Fund

Since 2002, The Freemasons’ Grand Charity has managed the Transferred Beneficiaries Fund, which makes quarterly payments to former beneficiaries of the RMBI Annuity Fund. Although the Fund is now closed to new applicants, it continues to help a considerable number of people with small financial grants. Total payments made during the financial year amounted to £568,372 with 538 beneficiaries still in receipt of payments at the end of the financial year.

Can we help you?

If you receive means-tested support from the state you are likely to qualify for assistance. Any individual who feels they may be eligible should contact their Lodge Almoner, Provincial Grand Almoner or the Grand Charity office for further assistance. Applications are assessed against guidelines that take into account the income, expenditure and savings of the applicant.

Thank you Almoners

The Freemasons’ Grand Charity could not carry out its work without the vital support of Provincial and Lodge Almoners who ensure that those who need the Charity’s help receive it. THANK YOU!

For further information please contact the Masonic Relief Grants team on 020 7395 9293 / 9391 or visit www.grandcharity.org


I’ve spent the last twenty years growing my own business, an electrical wholesale company selling parts all over the UK. However, over the last couple of years I’ve had more and more business problems; customers cancelled, retailers went bankrupt, and finally it became very difficult to secure financing from the bank. Earlier this year I was forced to shut the business down and declare bankruptcy. I’ve been the main breadwinner whilst my wife looked after our two girls, so all of this has badly affected us.

I’ve never been in a situation like this before and I’ve never had to ask for help from anyone so I was anxious about approaching my Lodge. However, realising that I really was in a bad situation I telephoned my Almoner and confided in him.

He contacted the Masonic charities straightaway and an immediate emergency grant was approved to cover my outstanding utility bills, which helped me to keep afloat while I found a new job. I never thought I would be turning to Freemasonry with an outstretched hand but the support I have received in terms of financial and emotional help has made me prouder than ever to belong to the Craft.

It is an unfortunate reality that this type of situation has become more and more commonplace in recent times. It is important that people are aware that The Freemasons’ Grand Charity can be called on in times of need such as this, providing help for as long as it is required.


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Grand Charity grants can be from £1,000 to £1 million to support:

• Medical research

• Support for vulnerable people (including older people and children, disabled people and those with health care needs)

• Youth opportunities

Applications are considered throughout the year under two main headings:

Minor grant: Up to £5,000 for the general funding of a small nationwide charity (with an income of around £1 million or less).

Major grant: More than £5,000 for a specific project or activity of a large nationwide charity (with an income of more than £1 million).

Funding is also given towards:

• Air ambulances and equivalent services

• Hospice services

• Emergency grants for worldwide disaster relief

For a full list of grants given in 2011 please see pages 18-19. If you would like further information regarding non-Masonic grants please visit www.grandcharity.org or telephone 020 7395 9314.

Each year The Freemasons’ Grand Charity provides financial grants to national charities to support a number of different causes. In 2011, over £2.5 million was donated to charities across England and Wales.

Giving to Charities:


“This donation will really make a difference to the day-to-day lives of people living with Parkinson’s” - Steve Ford, Chief Executive, Parkinson’s UK

National Grant Parkins:ons: UK

Parkinson’s UK received £250,000 as part of a national grant-making initiative in which the money was divided equally, distributing £5,000 to every Province and Metropolitan Grand Lodge. The Council of the Grand Charity selected Parkinson’s UK because of the excellent work it carries out, providing a wide range of help, support and services for people affected by Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s UK is the support and research charity working to find a cure and improve the life of those living with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition which causes people to experience tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement. As well as affecting movement, people with Parkinson’s can find that other symptoms, such as tiredness, pain, depression and constipation, can have an impact on their day-to-day lives.

Parkinson’s UK worked with its local groups to decide where the money should be allocated, ensuring that the donation went to where it was most needed. The distribution of funds has led to patient therapy services, training of Parkinson’s UK nurses, information

days, exercise classes, transportation assistance, as well as medical research to progress finding a cure. In areas where local budgets were being cut, the donation helped local groups to keep important activities going which otherwise were at risk of closure.

Judith Green, 62, from Cornwall, said: “Exercise classes have made an unbelievable difference to me since I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Thanks to Pilates and Zumba classes, I have regained my balance and my confidence. I have seen the same benefits for other people with limited mobility and I would recommend exercise classes to anyone with Parkinson’s.”

Another welcome aspect of this grant has been the closer links forged between Freemasons and local branches of Parkinson’s UK. The Charity reported that many Lodge representatives have been very supportive, joining in with activities as well as offering practical support such as hosting regular support group meetings.

In 2007, the Grand Charity donated £170,000 for a three-year research programme carried out at University College London into a gene called PINK1 which, when mutated, can cause nerve cell death and lead to Parkinson’s. This research has helped scientists understand more about why people who inherit faulty versions of the PINK1 gene are more likely to develop Parkinson’s.

Liz and Bob


Medical research is one of the Grand Charity’s priority areas of grant-making, providing innumerable benefits for many people. Since 1981, the Grand Charity has donated over £8 million for this cause, with nearly £200,000 donated during 2011. Each application is carefully considered by suitably qualified members of the Council before a funding recommendation is made.

CASE STUDY JDRF Annabel’s story

In 2005, Annabel Astle sat next to a cot in intensive care, unsure if her baby daughter would survive the night. Since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Annabel’s baby daughter Mimi has had over 25,000 blood tests and more than 2,000 injections and cannula infusions, just to stay alive. In Annabel’s words - this is not a cure.

Annabel and her family are very supportive of JDRF, certain that their team of researchers and fundraisers offer them the best chance of giving Mimi a life without type 1 diabetes. JDRF can be relied upon to support Annabel and her family in their darker moments, as this condition continues to affect every aspect of their day.

Medical Res:earch

“As a family, we keep the faith that one day, a cure will be found”.

The JDRF (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) received £50,000 which is helping to support research to prevent complications from diabetes, specifically neuropathy or nerve damage. Funding research into diabetes gives hope to families like Annabel’s, and many millions of other people who are waiting to find a cure.


The Grand Charity aims to help improve the quality of life for some of the most disadvantaged people in society, by funding national organisations that deal with a wide variety of situations, for example: disability, care for the seriously ill, care for ex-members of the armed services, deprivation, homelessness and poverty. Nearly £1 million has been donated in support of vulnerable people during 2011.

CASE STUDY HOME START UK Neil’s story

Bringing up a child on your own is no easy feat when you have a child with a terminal illness. Single dad Neil has been in this situation since his daughter was diagnosed with a condition that means it’s unlikely that she will reach school age.

Parenting his three-year-old daughter Isabel with virtually no support is a massive challenge for Neil. Isabel’s condition is life-threatening and affects memory, speech, muscles, eye sight and mobility. Looking after her requires round-the-clock care, from

administering her medication to feeding her through a tube.

Isabel’s mum no longer lives with them, and Neil is left feeling very isolated as he is often on his own with a terminally-ill child.

Neil says that Home-Start has proved to be his ‘lifeline’. His volunteer offers him both practical and emotional support, and Neil says, ‘someone to turn to’. With Home-Start’s help, Neil says that he can stay focused on Isabel and her needs, and try and remain positive in such a difficult and sad situation.

Home-Start UK received £64,000 to help fund the parent freephone information helpline and national website.

Both are important tools for families securing Home-Start services – without these tools people like Neil might not be able to access the support they so desperately need.

Supporting Vulnerable People

The Grand Charity aims to help young people achieve a better life and realise their potential. Over £350,000 was donated for this cause during 2011, demonstrating the Grand Charity’s dedication to providing opportunities for young people in England and Wales.

CASE STUDY AMBER FOUNDATION Chris’s story:

Chris had a difficult upbringing and had been in and out of trouble as a

teenager, often because of his drinking.

Unfortunately his behaviour eventually resulted in him being sent to prison. Whilst in prison Chris began to think about his life and realised that unless he did something about it, he would be stuck in that revolving door of crime and prison forever.

Chris heard about the Amber Foundation and following his release he moved to one of Amber’s residential centres. Amber provided him with a home and the opportunity to make new friends and take part in a variety of activities. During his second week his discovered the local cricket club and a few days later he was playing in the team. He was able to meet lots of new people, including a man named Phil who offered him work experience in his construction company. Showing Phil how hard he could work soon paid off because Chris was offered a full time job. He was ecstatic!

Chris said he couldn’t believe the chance the Amber Foundation was giving him and the other residents to transform their lives. The supportive and understanding nature

of the Amber environment meant that he was able to set himself on the right track, which may not have happened otherwise.

“Amber has shown me that with the right attitude and a bit of hard work, even the most stubborn and hot headed people are worth helping because it’s never too late to change your life” – Chris

The Amber Foundation has received £25,000 to fund salary costs of a Recruiting Officer for an Amber residential centre. Amber provides a temporary home to young people who want to work towards achieving a better future, plus a structured programme of activities aimed at helping people find employment. Without Amber’s support young people like Chris would struggle to find the help they need to find a job and a safe place to live.

Enabling Youth Opportunities:


Hospices

Since 1984, The Freemasons’ Grand Charity has supported these vital services. Each year, grants are available for all hospice services in England and Wales that receive less than 60% of their income from the National Health Service. Hospice grants are awarded for running costs only, and no contributions are made to capital appeals. In 2011, a further £600,000 was distributed amongst 229 hospice services, bringing the total to £9.3 million.

Air Ambulances

To date, over £950,000 has been donated to what is considered the busiest voluntary emergency service in the country. Each air ambulance facility in England and Wales has received funding since 2007. In 2011, each Provincial Grand Lodge was given £4,000 to present to an air ambulance or similar rescue service in its region, with a total of £192,000 distributed.

Matched Funding

Since 2005, The Freemasons’ Grand Charity has been piloting a scheme through which selected Provinces are invited to nominate charities to which they have made donations. These donations are then matched by the Grand Charity, up to a total of £5,000 per Province.

Working in Partners:hip

© Sussex Air Ambulance

Dis:as:ter Relief


New Zealand earthquake

Emergency grants are made at times of national and international disasters. They are paid under authority given to the President, to ensure rapid response, and are normally made through the British Red Cross or other major international relief organisations. Some grants are made in conjunction with the appropriate District or Provincial Grand Lodge.

The year 2011, saw incidences of severe flooding, earthquakes and drought take place across the world. The Grand Charity responded to emergency situations eight times and, including additional donations from Freemasons, over £200,000 was given in response to worldwide disasters.

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIAFlooding affected over 200,000 people in northern Australia in January 2011. An emergency grant of £20,000 was given to the Grand Lodge of Queensland’s Flood Appeal – which later went on to raise more than 1 million Australian dollars, an exceptional amount to help rebuild the community.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALANDAn earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand in March 2011, causing widespread destruction across the region. £30,000 was donated to assist the Red Cross, helping to purchase blankets, waterstations and stretchers, as well as establishing welfare centres providing first aid.

EAST COAST OF JAPANAn earthquake struck Japan in March 2011, triggering a tsunami that swept across the east coast, leaving a trail of destruction and killing thousands. £50,000 was donated to the Red Cross, helping to purchase blankets, clothing, emergency relief kits, sleeping mats, household tools, buckets, towels, hygiene items and food.

EAST AFRICAIn the summer of 2011, very poor rainfall in the Horn of Africa led to a severe drought, threatening the lives of over 11 million people. £20,000 was donated to the Red Cross, which helped to provide around 8,000 families with food aid (cereals, pulses and vegetable oil).

FURTHER SUPPORT FROM FREEMASONRY During 2011, the Grand Charity opened a designated Relief Chest through which Freemasons in England and Wales could make donations, if they so wished, following the disasters in Australia and Japan. The following donations were made on behalf of Freemasonry: £17,613 for Japan (Red Cross) and £4,848 for Australia (Grand Lodge of Queensland’s Flood Appeal).

Details of all emergency grants made in 2011 can be found on page 19.

In January 2010, an earthquake struck Haiti, causing much of the island to crumble. Emergency grants were made immediately to the British Red Cross and Plan International for their relief efforts, by the Grand Charity. In addition to this, and in response to requests from members of the Craft, the Council of the Grand Charity opened a dedicated Relief Chest. £93,000 was raised, thanks to the generosity of Freemasons and their families.

A decision was made to use the money to rebuild

a community

school in Léogâne, which was at the epicentre of the earthquake, in partnership with the aid organisation, Save the Children. The construction of six new primary school classrooms and an Early Childhood Development Centre (ECDC) are now complete. Even before the earthquake, Haiti’s education system was poorly resourced, on average primary school teachers completed only one year of secondary education. Part of the donation has been used to train six teachers, providing them with a thorough understanding of core subjects.

New materials have also been supplied: 500 textbooks and new tables and chairs for all the classrooms, as well as teaching kits to ensure teachers have the equipment they need to run high quality education classes. School children have also been provided with kits, giving them the resources they need to learn and play. The rebuilding of the school has been a huge step for families in returning to their normal lives and overcoming the trauma of the earthquake.

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Hermalie, 14 years old, attended the school before the

project started “I feel safer in the new buildings. I now understand the lessons better and the teachers give

me more explanations and encourage me to ask questions”. Hermalie hopes to become a nurse when she is older.

New Zealand earthquake

Grand Charity Annual Review 2011


The year 2011 marked the Relief Chest Scheme’s 25th anniversary. Operated by the Grand Charity, the Scheme supports the fundraising activities of Lodges, Chapters and similar Masonic groups by providing a simple and effective way to give to charity. It does this through the central management of charitable donations.

The Scheme reduces the demands on those members responsible for fundraising by claiming Gift Aid relief on all qualifying donations, providing efficient administration and record-keeping services and ensuring that all statutory requirements are met. The Grand Charity also obtains a favourable rate of interest on donations held which is added to the individual Relief Chests.

Relief Chest holders may use their Chests to make donations to recognised charities, for individuals in distress, or Provincial Relief Chests (as part of fundraising campaigns, e.g. Festivals).

Gift Aid Envelope Scheme raises over £1 million Introduced in 2005, the Gift Aid Envelope Scheme has steadily grown in popularity. During 2011, over £1 million was raised (including Gift Aid tax). The Scheme is an excellent mechanism to raise funds in a tax efficient manner. It enhances the value of the donations Brethren give at traditional ‘Alms’ collections by using ‘Gift Aid envelopes’ which enable the Charity to reclaim tax on their donations – currently 25p for every £1. Provinces, Lodges, Chapters etc throughout the country have benefitted from having these additional funds at their disposal.

Continuous GivingThe concept of ‘continuous giving’ continues to grow in the Provinces, whereby members are encouraged to commit to a regular charitable donation to a Provincial Chest, with the administration provided by the Relief Chest Scheme. During 2011, the Scheme provided free administration, compliance and fundraising support services to Provincial funds, as well as Chests operated by other Masonic orders.

Relief Chest Scheme in 2011

• £9.6 million donated to charitable causes by the Chest Holders

• Over £900,000 reclaimed in Gift Aid Tax Relief

• Over £1 million raised through Gift-Aid Envelope Scheme

• Over 4,400 Chest Holders

Further information about the Scheme and its many benefits can be found at www.grandcharity.org or by contacting the team on 020 7395 9246

Relief Ches:t Scheme


The financial information in this Annual Review is based on the unaudited draft management accounts for the year-ended 30 November 2011 and summarises the key sources of the Charity’s income and how it has used its resources in the year. The full audited Annual Report and Accounts will be considered for approval at the AGM on 13 June 2012 when copies will be available on the Charity’s website: www.grandcharity.org

Financial Summary

General Fund

Masonic Grants 23% (£4.30m)

Non-Masonic Grants 14% (£2.65m)

Total Support costs 9% (£1.56m)

Relief Chest Fund Donations from Relief Chests 51% (£9.60m)

Transferred Beneficiaries Fund Annuity payments 3% (£0.57m)

TOTAL: £18.68m

General Fund Donations/Festivals/Legacies: 28% (£5.04m)

Annual Contributions: 20% (£3.64m)

Investment: 1% (£0.14m)

Relief Chest Fund Donations: 48% (£8.84m)

Investment: 1% (£0.18m)

Transferred Beneficiaries Fund Investment: 2% (£0.29m)

TOTAL: £18.13m

InCome 2011: expendIture 2011:


2011 Grants: Lis:t

MEDICAL RESEARCH: £194,000

Epilepsy Society £38,000 Genetic research into mutations contributing to epilepsy

JDRF £50,000 Research to prevent complications from diabetes

Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust £30,000 Research into regulation of stem cells

Tommy’s £40,000 Research into stillbirth

Wellbeing of Women £36,000 Research into womb cancer

SUPPORTING VULNERABLE PEOPLE: £992,000

Aidis Trust £10,000 Technical support helpline for disabled people

Beatbullying £20,000 Online peer support project for children with learning difficulties

Bliss £20,000 Specialist counselling for parents of premature and sick babies

British Red Cross £50,000 First aid vehicle in West Wales

The Children’s Trust £30,000 Upgrade of parent accommodation at home for disabled children

CSV £28,000 Development of Café G, providing training for disadvantaged people

The Dystonia Society £19,000 Production of new publications

Happy Days Children’s Charity £10,000 Day trips for children with special needs

Home-Start UK £64,000 Parent freephone helpline and national website

Lin Berwick Trust £15,000 Holiday cottage for severely disabled people

Marie Curie Cancer Care £117,000 Salary of two Marie Curie Nurses

MDF The Bipolar Organisation £20,000 Salary of Regional Development Officer

Meningitis Trust £30,000 Salary of Community Nurse Manager

National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy £15,000 Project to improve opportunities for children with epilepsy

Parkinson’s UK £250,000 Divided equally and distributed to each Province, to fund regional branch activities

Peter le Marchant Trust £10,000 Salary of Skipper, canal boat providing trips for disabled people

Phoenix Futures £30,000 Rehabilitation programme for recovering addicts

Place2Be £50,000 Counselling and support programme

Queen Alexandra Hospital Home £15,000 Neuropsychologist for ex-service personnel with acquired brain injury (ABI)

Red Balloon Learner Centre Group £25,000 Staff training at centres for severely bullied children

Spinal Injuries Association £29,000 Salary of Peer Advice Manager

St Dunstan’s £50,000 Part-fund extension of medical centre, for blind ex-service personnel

Sunfield Children’s Homes £15,000 Outdoor sensory play equipment for children with severe disabilities

Treloar Trust £50,000 Design and technology room at college for disabled people

Youth Cancer Trust £20,000 Salary of support worker at holiday home for cancer patients


Total 6, 96,2 46,3

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES: £352,000

The Amber Foundation £25,000 Salary of Recruiting Officer

Catch 22 £35,000 Vocational skills centre, providing training in motor mechanics

Fairbridge £60,000 Salary of Development Tutor and Outreach Worker

Farms for City Children £12,000 Holidays for inner city children

Future Talent £14,000 Bursary scheme for musicians from disadvantaged backgrounds

Girlguiding UK £20,000 Peer mentoring and education project

Helena Kennedy Foundation £36,000 Helping children in care achieve in higher education

SkillForce £40,000 New SkillForce team

Venture Trust £25,000 Project for young homeless people

Who Cares? Trust £30,000 Salary of Projects Officer, to assist children in care

Worcester Cathedral £25,000 Funding an Apprentice Stonemason

Youth at Risk £30,000 Project focusing on employability and enterprise

OTHER GRANTS: £934,518

Air Ambulance £192,000 22 air ambulance and rescue services

Hospice Services £600,000 229 hospices

Matched Funding: £32,518

Minor Grants £100,000 Grants of £5,000 or less to 37 smaller charities

Religious Buildings £10,000

EMERGENCY GRANTS FOR DISASTER RELIEF: £185,000

Famine in East Africa £20,000 British Red Cross

Flooding in Australia £20,000 Grand Master’s Queensland Flood Appeal, Grand Lodge of Queensland

Floods & mudslides in Brazil £20,000 District Grand Lodge of South America, North Division

Flooding in Colombia £20,000 British Red Cross

Flooding in Cornwall, UK £5,000 Province of Cornwall

Earthquake & tsunami in Japan £50,000 British Red Cross

Earthquake in New Zealand £30,000 British Red Cross

Flooding in Sri Lanka £20,000 District Grand Lodge of Sri Lanka

NON-MASONIC GRANTS TOTAL: £2,657,518

MASONIC RELIEF GRANTS TOTAL: Assistance for individuals in financial need £4,192,545 (including refunds)

OTHER MASONIC GRANTS:

District Grand Lodge of South Africa, Western Division: £5,000

RMBI: £107,400

TOTAL GRANT EXPENDITURE: £6,962,463

Thank you to all those who have supported The Freemasons’ Grand Charity in 2011

The Freemasons’ Grand Charity 60 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AZ

Tel: 020 7395 9261 Fax: 020 7395 9295

Email: [email protected] Website: www.grandcharity.org

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The Freemason’s Grand Charity

The Grand Charity

This review is based on activities during the period December 2010 to November 2011. Date of publication: February 2012

Grand President, HRH The Duke of Kent KG Deputy Grand President, Peter G Lowndes Vice Grand President, Iain R Bryce TD, DL President, Grahame N Elliott CBEDeputy President, Ian B Johnson Vice Presidents, Richard M Hone QC and Thomas J HeddersonTreasurer, Roderic W Mitchell Chief Executive, Laura S Chapman Secretary, Richard L Camm-Jones

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