| Freemasons in Oxfordshire continue to donate large sums of money to charity.
That support not only includes Masonic charities but extends to many other
non-Masonic charities and International Appeals. They also participate in
local fundraising ventures and worthwhile causes.
On behalf of the Provincial Grand Master can I again thank you for your tremendous efforts in donating such magnificent sums to charity. I have shown some of the figures below so that you too can feel as pleased as I do and give yourselves a pat on the back. All figures relate to the year ended 31 December 2008 and during that year our charitable giving exceeded one quarter of a million pounds. The Oxfordshire 2011 Festival in aid of the Masonic Samaritan Fund has set us a challenge - to raise £1.2M in six years. At the end of 2008 we had already raised £831,333. Newsletters are being published regularly throughout the 2011 Festival to keep you informed of the progress. A number of successful fundraising events have already taken place and more are planned. You have taken up the challenge and we now need to maintain the momentum. |
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| £55,165.00 - Congratulations | This was the amount of donations to Non-Masonic Charities and good causes. A total of 123 different Charities benefited from your kindness and generosity. |
| £6,344.00 - Great | Lodge donations to the three other main Masonic Charities and local Masonic charities. |
| The good work goes on ! | Other notable donations in 2008 included £5855 to three of our local hospices, Katherine House, Helen House and the Duchess of Kent Hospice and £6200 to Cancer Research. |
Charity Update Summer 2009