Success stories

The May family consisting of husband and wife, Steve and Bobbie, have had a tough few years navigating illness and carer responsibilities, however through the connection with Dorset Freemasons, Kath, an Adviser who is a member of the Advice and Support Team, was able to help the family manage their challenges.

Freemason Rahul had previously been working with an overseas business, until the contract ended when the company was nationalised in early 2025. His contract was soon terminated, leaving him in a difficult financial position.

Alan has been a dedicated Freemason for many years, which has always been a source of pride and purpose in his life. But when a marriage breakdown and a change in life circumstances left him struggling to support his children, Alan found himself facing challenges he never expected. 

Glenn Nicholls, a proud Portsmouth native, faced significant challenges after suffering severe health issues beginning in June 2024.

Ewan has been a Freemason for 22 years. He also spent over 20 years in the emergency services, which eventually took a serious toll on his mental health.

Freemason, Andrew suffers from bilateral osteoarthritis of the knee. In an effort to relieve some pressure from him and his wife, Andrew reached out to his Lodge Almoner to look into support available for them.

Just before COVID hit, Andy was going through a rough patch due to various things happening in his life. He was in conversation with the Secretary of one of his lodges and it became apparent to him that Andy needed support.

Following a bout of H3N2 virus, Gordon had his life turned upside down and had to rely on support from his wife, who is now his full-time carer. Whilst receiving support from the MCF, Gordon looked for ways to give back and wanted to help others that could be in a similar situation to himself.

Unable to find work following the collapse of the company he worked for, Mark had to take low-paid, short-term work which left him struggling financially.

When Mark’s health took a decline, his life was turned upside down and he struggled to get the help he needed. After leaving the hospital, Mark had been unable to receive aftercare at home when his details was misplaced. This meant that Mark’s wife, Amanda, had to undertake all of his care.