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A £60,000 grant from Berkshire Freemasons will help DASH (Domestic Abuse Stops Here) give children affected by domestic abuse the specialist support they need to rebuild their lives.

Bedfordshire Freemasons recently visited the Women’s Aid Centre in Luton to meet the team and see first-hand how the funding will support their vital work.

Hundreds of boys in Southampton will be supported to understand positive relationships, learn respectful attitudes, and develop the skills they need to become better teammates, friends and role models, thanks to a £50,000 grant from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons to Saints Foundation charity.

Survivors of the catastrophic floods in Nepal will be receiving vital emergency supplies thanks to a £50,000 grant from the Freemasons’ Charity to the British Red Cross, who are supporting the Nepal Red Cross’ relief efforts on the ground.

Family Help Darlington which has provided a safe haven for women and children fleeing domestic abuse for almost 50 years has received a £15,000 boost through Durham Freemasons to support children affected by abuse.

When John’s daughter was diagnosed with lupus and became seriously ill in 2006, his life changed forever. She was undergoing dialysis, had received four blood transfusions, and the family were told she may have only six weeks to live. Over the past two decades, John has taken on countless fundraising challenges, each one driven by the same commitment – to help people when they need it most.

Men’s mental health remains a critical issue across the UK, and according to the Office of National Statistics men account for 75 per cent of all suicides and suicide standing as the biggest killer of men aged 35–50. Despite these alarming statistics, men are significantly less likely to ask for support—making the battle against mental health challenges feel even more daunting. 

Cycling is a brilliant way to stay fit and build strong camaraderie. For nearly a decade, the Durham Freemasons have proven just that, with their annual cycle rides bringing together over 25 participants each year. Beyond the physical challenge, their efforts raise vital funds for charity, creating a lasting positive impact on their local community.

Around 600 vulnerable local children will receive warm coats, shoes and other essential clothing to make them ready for school, thanks to a grant from the Freemasons to the Yorkshire Children’s Charity.

Boys and young men affected by domestic abuse will receive specialist support through a new outdoor wellbeing programme, thanks to a grant from Monmouthshire Freemasons to Gwent-based charity, Cyfannol Women’s Aid.