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One of my last duties as President of the M.B.F. in Grand Lodge on Tuesday was to read out the 48 grants the Trustees of the M.B.F. recently made to worthy causes. The total amount being £989,969. Proud of our achievements! #MBF #MarkMasonry #MagicoftheMark Mark Masons' Hall

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It's #SmallCharityWeek! A week dedicated to celebrating and supporting the work of small charities across the UK 👏 Find out what's happening and how to get involved: smallcharityweek.org.uk

The excitement is mounting... Please see the letter from the Grand President of the M.B.F., HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO, in this week's newsletter, announcing that applications for Grand Master's Keystone Fund bursaries will be invited from 1st July. #MBF #BursaryScheme

Since 2018, £220,000 has come back into Oxfordshire through grants from the MBF. Helping charities that are close to our hearts and giving hope to our local communities. Support our Festival by attending our Banquet in July. Mark Masons' Hall Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund Darren Coleman-Heald

Today the Grand Master’s Keystone Bursary Fund will begin accepting applications for bursaries. The fund was established to recognise 40 years of service of HRH Prince Michael of Ken as the Grand Master of Mark Master Masons. #PastPresidentMBF #MarkMasonsHall

Wonderful to see our DPGM presenting a cheque on behalf of the Mark Benevolent Fund to the Devon Blood Bikes. The cheque for £18,288.00, will assist them with the purchase of a new motorcycle.

All of us at UGLE would like to wish His Royal Highness, Prince Michael of Kent, a very happy birthday 🎂 🎊 Initiated into the Royal Alpha Lodge in 1974, Prince Michael is the Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex Freemasons and the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master

New research reveals that 9% of people now receive food, medical or financial support from charitable organisations, compared to just 3% five years ago. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

This #CharityTuesday, you can donate and support the Mark Benevolent Fund quickly and easily by text message. The work of the MBF is something for all of us to be proud of, and every donation counts. "Bis Dat Qui Cito Dat" Mark Masons' Hall Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund Darren Coleman-Heald

Charities remain among the most trusted groups in society, second only to doctors. 🥈 Our annual survey also reveals improved public confidence in charity spending. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

...and this includes the work of the M.B.F., provincial benevolent funds and individual lodges. Proud to be part of an organisation that makes such a difference to so many people. #MBF #MarkMasonry #MagicoftheMark Mark Masons' Hall Ian Clark Darren Coleman-Heald

Do you need to recruit new trustees to your charity's board? Read our guide for help with: 🖊️ writing a trustee role description 📢 ways to advertise the role 👋 appointing and onboarding new trustees gov.uk/government/pub…

Our Stewards are in place at the major hotels in Oxford to greet our guests for the 2025 MBF Festival. Useful contacts and other information to improve your weekend can be obtained from them or found in your welcome packs. Mark Masons' Hall Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund Darren Coleman

Not long until the Grand Secretary announces the Oxfordshire Mark 2025 Festival Result. I wish the Festival President and his team best wishes for a total to be proud of! #MBF #MarkMasonry #MagicoftheMark #OxfordshireMark2025 Mark Masons' Hall Oxfordshire Mark Group Darren Coleman-Heald

The Festival Banquet Reception is in full swing at the Oxford Examination Schools. Our guests are enjoying drinks and excellent company as we await dinner and the final figure for our 2025 Festival. Mark Masons' Hall Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund Darren Coleman-Heald

Congratulations to the Province of Oxfordshire for raising the magnificent sum of £592,120 for the M.B.F. over the past 7 years. This achievement is truly well-deserved. Special congratulations to R.W.Bro. Ian Wright, Prov.G.M., Festival President, and his team. Oxfordshire Mark Group

Many congratulations, Simon. Your contributions will enable the trustees of the M.B.F. to help many worthy causes. Thank you. Wear your collarette with pride. Aye, Archie P.Pres.M.B.F. #MBF #MarkMasonry #MagicoftheMark Mark Masons' Hall Ian Clark Darren Coleman-Heald

We've published new guidance and support for charities operating in the Middle East. Read more: gov.uk/guidance/chari…