A £20,000 grant by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons has enabled the roll-out of a life-changing coaching programme. The young 18-to-30-year-old residents at YMCA centres in Basingstoke and Southampton are benefitting from the skills of the talented Performance Coach Steve Jones.Read More

Families facing violence and other challenging behaviours from children receive help and support thanks to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Freemasons.Read More

Solent Freemasons will be attending the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire & Isle Of Wight Annual General Meeting. This will be held at Freemasons Hall Great Queen Street on the 2nd July 2025 .Read More

Anyone attending the Joint Masonic Cheque Presentation Evening at Fareham Masonic Centre today could not fail to have left feeling really proud. Gosport and Fareham Lodges gave out in excess of £28,000 to nearly 50 local charities. We had our APGM Adrian Cleightonhills address the packed hall, the Mayor of Gosport and Deputy Mayor of...Read More

A charity cheque presentation evening, hosted by Island Freemasons, was held at Cowes Masonic Hall on Thursday 30th May 2024. Representatives from over twenty Island charities along with local dignitaries including His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant and the High Sheriff of the Isle of wight attended the presentation and were welcomed by the Chairman for the...Read More

More than 100 disabled children and young people with complex needs will be able to access care in emergency situations thanks to a grant from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons to Southampton’s Rose Road charity. The £60,000 grant will fund the charity’s emergency respite care service across Hampshire. This helps families in need of...Read More

Solent Masons attended the annual Field of Remembrance Service at Carisbrooke Castle, Newport. The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, VWbro David Perkis and Assistant Provincial Grand Master Adrian Cleightonhills, were accompanied by members of Vectis Services Lodge for this superb event at the lovely Carisbrooke Castle. After the service which included the Last Post and two...Read More

Some of the most vulnerable parents and babies in Southampton will be given intensive support from trained volunteers thanks to a grant from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons to No Limits. The £59,000 grant will provide funding for the Bright Beginnings project, which trains volunteer befrienders to support young parents, aged 17-24, through pregnancy...Read More

The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr Tom Coles, says: “I’m glad to be taking part in the event and using my position to promote prostate health.” Local Freemasons are hosting the prostate cancer testing event in conjunction with the charity Prostate Cancer Support Organisation (PCaSO) at Cosham Masonic Hall on Saturday September 7th. The tests...Read More

Armed Forces Weekend on the Island kicked off on Saturday with a dinner hosted by our Provincial Grand Master at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. The dinner was attended by Island dignitaries including His Majesties Lord Lieutenant, the High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight and many others. A reception was held on the lawn...Read More