We're thrilled to announce that 100 young people facing mental health challenges will find community through Involve Kent. Their remarkable efforts in reducing isolation are why we're granting them £41,492. Eastkent Provincial West Kent Freemasons Read more here: bit.ly/42mh87K

🧡 We love seeing the smiles that TLC Teddies bring! teddiesforlovingcare.org.uk 🧸 TLC is a way of providing comfort to children in A&E, hospices. and refuge centres - they have donated over 3.5million teddies to children in distress so far! #tlcteddies #teddiesforlovingcare

Our therapies departments make a huge difference to patient outcomes.  🍎 Dietetics  💪 Physiotherapy  🧩 Occupational Therapy  💬 Speech and Language    With #WorldCancerDay upon us, learn more from our Macmillan Head of Therapies, Kate Baker.

Q: How does the MCF support children's mental wellbeing? A: We provide young relatives of Freemasons aged 5-16 with access to mental health support AND we award grants to many incredible charities, including No Limits and Young Gloucestershire. 🙌 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

We're delighted to announce that we're opening a brand new community and retail hub in Bridgend. Following on from the success of our community hubs in Caernarfon, and Mold, we're excited to open our first hub in South Wales in the spring. Read more - tinyurl.com/wx87mjxf

📍 The Age UK Loneliness map highlights pockets of high risk of loneliness across Suffolk. @coffeecaravan are here to help with their mobile community cafe which provides hot brews, a friendly atmosphere, and signposting to support services. Learn more: loom.ly/IVSaW0M

🏮 #ChineseNewYear marks the beginning of the lunar new year and is a time for family reunions, cultural festivities, and the welcoming of a new year. 🐉 According to the Chinese zodiac, this year is the year of the dragon – a symbol of strength, courage, and good fortune.

⭐ TalentAid helps the children and grandchildren of Freemasons who are exceptionally talented in music, sport, or the performing arts achieve their dreams. Applications close 1st April! ow.ly/tlox50QyqjY

❤️ A heartwarming story from RMBI Care Co. as their ‘Outstanding’ Home opens a new outdoor space for residents! Devonshire Freemasons Cold and dark days can negatively affect our mood, so giving residents a chance to get out in the sun will help boost their wellbeing: ow.ly/Q6UV50Qyr5M

❤️ A heartwarming story from RMBI Care Co. as their ‘Outstanding’ Home opens a new outdoor space for residents! Devonshire Freemasons Cold and dark days can negatively affect our mood, so giving residents a chance to get out in the sun will help boost their wellbeing: ow.ly/Q6UV50Qyr5M

🤩 Thanks to your generosity, we awarded 273 matched-funding grants totalling £394,369, on behalf of Freemasonry. Read our full impact report ➡️ loom.ly/jlUnh-4

SWALLOW Charity will be better placed to help adults with learning difficulties thanks to our grant alongside Somerset Freemasons. 🌱 By hosting sessions in nature, they will support adults with stress relief and wellbeing. ❤️Read more here: bit.ly/42GkC5y

SWALLOW Charity will be better placed to help adults with learning difficulties thanks to our grant alongside Somerset Freemasons. 🌱 By hosting sessions in nature, they will support adults with stress relief and wellbeing. ❤️Read more here: bit.ly/42GkC5y

🌟 On Care Day, let's shine a light on the 82,000+ children in care across the UK, facing challenges that affect their growth and development. Proudly supporting GMYN #YoungPeopleCan's impactful programmes in Greater Manchester, making a difference! Read more here: bit.ly/4bPhMPM

Young people in North Somerset will be given mentoring from the @jhfcharity to help develop their confidence and life skills. We're proud to be supporting them with a £5,000 grant! ❤️ Read more here: bit.ly/48hkI4G Somerset Freemasons

Are you... A partner of a Freemason? A child or grandchild of a Freemason? A widow of a Freemason? 🤝 If you answered yes to one of these questions, you are a member of the Freemasonry community, and could therefore be eligible for support: loom.ly/fTU6L5c

💙 We're delighted to announce this, however, we think there may be more people out there who may need our help... Do you know any young individuals, aged 5-16 who could benefit from our support? 👉 Spread the word, and learn more: loom.ly/388MtJs

Our MCF Senior Leadership Team set off on team-building away day to discuss all-things strategy, impact, and the future of the MCF. ✨ These important conversations tie in with our goal of ensuring that we are supporting Freemasonry and wider society as best as we can.

Friday play club at Caerphilly... we had a lot of fun on the trampoline and made slime! Did you know? Play club encourages and supports children with disabilities an/or developmental difficulties to develop new skills, such as: 🌟 Sharing 🌟 Friendships 🌟 Confidence #Sparkle

The latest edition of our Provincial Year Book is now available to order. The cost per book is £12.50 they are available to order from your Lodge Secretary or Chapter Scribe E ONLY (not directly from members). Orders will need to be placed and paid in full by 31st August 2024.