Charity has always been a core principle of Freemasonry. Individuals can make an important contribution at local, national and global level by giving both their time and money if they wish to.
Freemasonry is one of the largest charitable givers in the country, contributing £51.1m to deserving causes in 2020 alone. Freemasons do not only donate money – more than 18.5 million hours of volunteer work are undertaken by Freemasons every year.
Camden Lodge 704 extends its support not only to the Masonic Charities but also to specific causes close to the heart of the Lodge’s Master and individual brethren. For instance, one of our brethren has a grandchild with autism who faced challenges concentrating in the classroom. The presence of external noise and echoes within the classroom significantly affected the child’s ability to focus. To alleviate this issue, we made a donation to a charity dedicated to supporting autistic children, contributing towards improved soundproofing measures and the reduction of disruptive echoes within the learning environment. The brother has expressed how this initiative has had a positive impact on his grandson’s academic performance.
