Charity and Local Support
Charity and support for the local community is close to the heart of Coveham Lodge
Charity and community support – A distinguishing characteristic of a Freemasons heart
Coveham Freemasons Lodge is a great supporter of Masonic and non-Masonic charities and community support.
In the early days (1920), support was more village-orientated around Cobham. At one meeting the princely sum of £2 1s. 0d from an attendance of 28 lodge members was raised. This may not sound like a great deal of money, but in today’s terms, it equates to £100 or around £4 per person.
Coveham Lodge has continued its tradition of support for many charities and community projects over the years.
Timeline
1925 – Support for the Masonic Million Memorial Fund (Peace Memorial Building, London).
1925 – Fund set up to help local Freemasons in distress.
1934 – Became Vice Patron Royal Masonic Hospital.
1966 – Lodge members donated £1 each to the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS).
1971 – The sum of £2,422.84 raised for the Surrey Festival in aid of the RMBI. (Which is equivalent to £30,210 at today’s value!)
2008 – Over the period of the 5 year festival the lodge raised the sum of £10,301
The Lodge Benevolent Fund also makes donations to such Local organisations as:
- Princess Alice Hospice
- Sam Beare Hospice
- Queen Elizabeth Foundation
- MERU
- Lifelites
- Royal Marsden Hospital
- Shooting Star Trust
And many others.
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI)
Coveham Lodge has always been, and will contunie to be a long-term supporter of the RMBI.
The RMBI exists to provide care and support for Freemasons, their dependants and family as well as external support. You can read more about thier work here.
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF)
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) stands as a beacon of benevolence, wholly supported by the kindness of Freemasons and their loved ones.
As one of the foremost grant-making charities nationwide, we strive to enhance lives, foster opportunities, elevate healthcare and education, and champion independence for all. Find out more about the MCF here.
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We would invite you to meet locally in relaxed surroundings to have a chat over a coffee or beer at a local pub.