Over 700 babies and toddlers with vision impairment will be able to access audio-tactile books, products and services designed by the Living Paintings charity specifically to meet their complex needs, thanks to a grant from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons.Read More

Hundreds of boys in Southampton will be supported to understand positive relationships, learn respectful attitudes, and develop the skills they need to become better teammates, friends and role models, thanks to a £50,000 grant from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons to Saints Foundation charity.  The funding will support Saints Foundation’s Team Mates project over...Read More

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

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

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

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was presented with a cheque for £45,000 by local Royal Arch Freemasons. It was one of the largest donations the life-saving service has received and will help fund the helicopter, its other vehicles and staff training. The charity spends around £8m a year and the helicopter can...Read More

Isle of Wight Freemasons handed over cheques to representatives of local charities at an event attended by local dignitaries. The presentation evening held at the Cowes Masonic Hall also allowed the charities to speak about the work they do. The Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff and the Vice Chair of the Isle of Wight Council were...Read More

At his first meeting following his installation as Master of Clarence Lodge Nicholas Rolf initiated his 18-year-old son Charlie. The ceremony in Gosport, in the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, saw a packed house witness the ceremony. Visitors from around the Province and further afield attended along with senior brethren who wanted to...Read More