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This donation marked the culmination of a successful year under Mark’s leadership, during which the Lodge raised over £4,000 for local charities and good causes. Special recognition goes to Simon Pegg, the Lodge’s Charity Steward, for his dedication and hard work throughout the year. Revitalizing Charity Efforts Post-COVID, the Lodge of Welcome experienced a resurgence […]

Hinckley Masons from the Knights of Malta Lodge No. 50 embarked on a mission to raise funds for Guide Dogs through the generous contributions of their members, families, and friends. The centerpiece of their efforts was a fundraising event at the Steam Railway Fun Day held at Kingsbury Water Park in Warwickshire. Funds were raised

Leicestershire Freemasons recently visited the team at Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL) in Market Harborough to present a generous grant of £60,000. This funding will support 48 carers and individuals living with dementia through VASL’s Carers Dementia Guardians (CGD) project. The CGD project provides weekly support sessions along with advice, advocacy, and key work support.

The East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS), a charity supporting volunteer emergency doctors, has received a significant donation from local Freemasons. Freemasons from Leicestershire and Rutland contributed £18,000, which, combined with donations from Freemasons in Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and Huntingdonshire, has enabled EMICS to acquire a brand-new car. This vehicle will be used by volunteer doctors

Paul Cramphorn, the Charity Steward of Tudor House Lodge No. 8481, continues to lead by example. Paul has dedicated his efforts to building meaningful partnerships between his Lodge and several community projects and charities, including the Bodie Hodges Foundation and the Samworth Foundation, where he has contributed to initiatives such as school holiday food pantries.

The running of a Freemasons Lodge will be familiar to anyone involved with a membership organisation. Someone to lead the team, someone to collect the monies, a team of people, or committee, to make decisions.

Ever since the easing of lockdown restrictions lodges around the country have gradually been getting back to normal as members gather in larger groups, slowly but surely.

Once a year, Freemasons from around Leicestershire & Rutland gather to award a select few of its members for their service to freemasonry.

The Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England, Dr. David Staples appeared on BBC News to pay tribute to the life of Fellow Freemason HRH Prince Philip. We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We pass on our sincerest condolences to Her Majesty