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Grand Charity Updates
19 December 2005
Grand Charity reflects on extensive support for the wider community
As 2005 draws to a close, The Grand Charity is reflecting on another
successful year in which it delivered charitable support to the wider
community, on behalf of Freemasons throughout England and Wales.
* Grants totalling over £1.2 million were approved at General
Meetings, attended by hundreds of Freemasons. The money will be used by
national charities for many charitable purposes, in projects relating to
medical research, vulnerable people and youth opportunities.
* Cheques of up to £9,000 each were sent to the Provinces for
presentation to 216 local hospices as part of a £1/2 million scheme.
* The President of the Grand Charity approved an unprecedented
total of more than £375,000 of emergency grants to assist relief efforts
following events including the Asian Tsunami, flooding in Carlisle,
Hurricane Katrina, the London Bombings, and the South Asia Earthquake.
* The rapid and extensive response to the Tsunami helped
secure coverage for the Grand Charity in national newspapers, including The
Times and The Independent.
* The generous donations of Freemasons to Special Relief
Chests established following the Tsunami and the Asian Earthquake, helped
deliver vital supplies to survivors, as well as ongoing support for
longer-term regeneration projects.
Speaking about the non-Masonic grants made during the course of the year
Raymond Lye, President of the Grand Charity, said "The Grand Charity's first
priority is Masonic Relief Grants, but thanks to the generosity of
Freemasons, we have once again been able to support a wide range of
non-Masonic causes. I am delighted that Freemasons, through the Grand
Charity, are able, collectively, to help operating charities involved in so
many worthy projects. I wish to thank Freemasons for their generosity - for
they have made our support possible."
For further information on non-Masonic grants visit www.grandcharity.org.
Grand Charity - November Tsunami Update
Latest information - click here 
Grand Charity - Asian Earthquake Relief Chest Donation
Latest Information - click here
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