Berkshire Freemasons have given £16,000 to seven charitable organisations and nine care homes across the province to help them during the Covid 19 situation. This is in addition to the money, time and support that individual lodges have given. This … Read more
NEW BUS The Association of Friends presented a NEW bus in January to Lord Harris Court for the Residents to have outings around the County. The cost was £30,000 and the Chairman David Lawrenson said it was a new bus … Read more
Welcome to the sixth edition of our Berkshire 2023 Festival newsletter. We are continuing to make good progress towards our target; however, we are now entering the crucial phase of our fundraising. To help maintain the progress there are some great events being organised for this year; details are at the end of this letter.
The Berkshire Masonic Charity (BMC) made a donation of £1,500 to Whitley Wood Amateur Boxing Club to provide four Geezer Elite Progel Punchbags.
Whitley Wood Amateur Boxing Club is right at the at the heart of Whitley, both in location and spirit. In just three years, a great deal of hard work from locals has seen this small hall in Callington Road transformed into a hub of community boxing and exercise activity that is well equipped and staffed. The place is packed to the rafters with talented fighters, hopefuls and enthusiasts, 6 days of the week.
The Berkshire Masonic School Charity Award recognises the valuable contribution made by a student in terms of time or fundraising for local charitable good causes.
Sally Leonard, Reading Co-ordinator for Street Pastors said: “I would like to thank the Berkshire Masonic Charity for their very kind and generous £4,000 donation. Being able to practically care, listen & help people who find themselves in difficult situations.”
An overview of the impact of the work of the Berkshire Masonic Charity (BMC) in 2019-20 At the end of our financial year (March 2020) it is pleasing to reflect on what has been a busy year. The BMC has … Read more