News and Recent Grants
The Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons’ Charity finds novel ways to raise funds and provide help for those in need in the community.
Throughout the year we also give generously to local charities and other good causes.
Some recent examples are summarised below. Just click on each item to read more.
Making a Real Difference
East Kent Freemasons help James Barnes-Miller, a snowboarder from Broadstairs, to replace his stolen equipment and take part in the PyeongChang 2018 winter paralympics.
ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY CHOIR
Rochester Cathedral has established a Children’s Community Choir and is looking for help from Lodges and Chapters in East Kent.
Volunteers Needed to Help Children Improve Their Reading
Please consider offering your help to a charity that supports children in Kent that have fallen behind with their reading.
Please Help to Raise £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer
An appeal to East Kent Freemasons to help Wakefield of Hythe Lodge raise £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Prostate Awareness
The Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons’ Charity, the Millennium Lodge of Charity and Mid Kent Masters’ Lodge help to raise prostate awareness.
Autumn 2017 Charity Awards Event
Over £123,000 is donated to twenty-three local charities at the Provincial Grand Master’s annual charity awards event.
The Cornwallis Its A Knockout Challenge 2017
Over 200 competitors help to raise £20,000 for Macmillan Nurses at the 2017 Cornwallis It’s A Knockout Challenge.
Manchester City Centre Bombing
Freemasons from East Kent and elsewhere provide support for the people and families tragically affected by the recent terrorist attack.
Community Taxibus Service
The Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons’ Charity helps Freemasons in Gravesend and Rochester launch a Community Taxibus service for the elderly and infirm.