Freemasons celebrate Tercentenary with £300k grant for ten charities

IN A celebration of their Provincial Tercentenary, Cheshire Freemasons have announced a collective grant of £300,000, distributing £30,000 each to ten deserving charities across the region.

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This significant philanthropic effort underscores the Freemasons’ enduring commitment to supporting vital community services and improving lives throughout Cheshire.

The charities receiving this substantial funding include:

The Joshua Tree, based in Sandiway near Nantwich, provides unique emotional, health and well-being support to families affected by childhood cancer.

Founded in 2006 by Lynda and David Hill after their son's leukaemia diagnosis, the charity fills a crucial gap by supporting not just the child but the entire family unit, regardless of where they are in their cancer journey.

Mentell are a not-for-profit charity who provide safe, confidential, and judgment-free spaces for men aged 18+ to discuss life's challenges.

Founded in 2017, Mentell has expanded from Bramhall to numerous locations across the UK, offering both in-person and online circles.