Welcome to The Freemasons Charity
To be concerned for those in need is an essential quality of a Freemason’s way of life.
For centuries Freemasons have given to those needing assistance. Freemasonry is old. It was first organised in England in the early 17th century (but its origins go back much further) when ‘charity’ was the term for acts of giving to those who had little.
Today Freemasons still practice this virtue and ‘charity’ is still the name we use to describe our support for the many programmes of assistance we operate in the community.
News
Hands on Science Camps Dunedin FREESTA AwardsTuesday, 6 March 2012 FREESTA Freemasons Science Travel Award Thank You to The Freemasons Charity and the Royal Society ......"Hands-on Science 2012 was without a doubt one of the most amazing experiences of my life. At ... READ MORE... |
Freemasons New Zealand Travel AwardThursday, 10 November 2011 Freemasons New Zealand Science Travel Award The relationship between Freemasonry and the Royal Society can be traced back to the 1660’s and a lecture by Bro Sir Christopher Wren and Sir ... READ MORE... |
Freemasons Scholarship Applications 2012 Now Online! Thursday, 30 June 2011 Click Here to Download the 2012 Scholarship Application Form The form is in PDF format and can be read and filled out by using Acrobat Reader. You can download Ac... READ MORE... |
Geepers for St JohnThursday, 9 June 2011 Its GeePerS for St John A relationship between The Order of St John and Freemasons was announced at the Grand Installation in Auckland in November 2010. To mark the launch, Freemasons ... READ MORE... |
Carol Monday, 7 February 2011 Carol Rudolph is sifting and sorting, looking for important family papers and her own precious diaries. But it is no good. They’ve gone. Lost in the fire. “It is really hard,” ... READ MORE... |
Alick Wilson Monday, 7 February 2011 It is a feat of courage to live to 98, coping with a diminishing world while the other one, the world of tomorrow, surges confidently onwards. But WBro Alick McKeown ... READ MORE... |
Our Charity helps St John put GPS in all Ambulances Thursday, 18 November 2010 All 600 St John emergency vehicles in New Zealand are to have GPS navigation units installed thanks to The Freemasons Charity. The $125,000 project includes 500 ambulances and 100 support vehicles ... READ MORE... |
The National Bank Freemasons Scholarships Thursday, 18 November 2010 The National Bank Freemasons Scholarships are provided annually by the National Bank under the auspices of Freemasons New Zealand and are administered by The Freemasons Charity. These scholarships are to assist ch... READ MORE... |
CHARITIES COMMISSION REGISTRATION - an updateThursday, 14 October 2010 It has been widely reported in the media that Freemasonry has lost its Tax Exempt status which meant it was not a charity. Although The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted ... READ MORE... |
The Freemasons Charity Stands Ready Willing and AbleThursday, 9 September 2010 THE FREEMASONS CHARITY STANDS READY WILLING AND ABLE a tradition of caring The Freemasons Charity stands ready willing and able to support those individuals in the community in the earthquake ravaged areas ... READ MORE... |
A Community Lifesaver Thursday, 22 July 2010 James Foster of Pono Lodge, Paul Bradsworth, regional manager for Progressive Enterprises, Paul Ah Chong, Dargaville Woolworths Store Manager, Debbie Evans, CEO Kaipara Community Health Trust, and Lyndsey Bargh, deputy ch... READ MORE... |
And the Winners were...Freemasons Alumni 2010Thursday, 22 July 2010 AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Mary Silcock A trained paediatric occupational therapist, Mary Silcock of Hokitika has completed a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy and is currently working on her thesis for ... READ MORE... |
From a grateful MotherThursday, 22 July 2010 Dear Freemasons I just wanted to take a moment to formally say thank you for your support last year. How would we have managed without it? Previous to having children I was ... READ MORE... |
"I can hear the birds singing"Thursday, 22 July 2010 A letter from a grateful recipient of the caring of The Freemasons Charity................ Ms Sheila Hicking Charity Administrator Freemasons N.Z. Dear Sheila I am writing this short note to thank Freemasons New Zealand for providing ... READ MORE... |
The Hankie StoryThursday, 22 July 2010 Looking after our Almoners and supporting them in their work. Our Lodge Almoners have worked tirelessly for many years quietly going about their work in support of their local community. In ... READ MORE... |
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$3 Millionto New Zealand students. Click here for more information. The 2012 Freemasons University Scholarship applications are now open! |
Since 1978 we have given overPaediatric Fellowships
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$1.5 Million
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Chair of Gerontology
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$2.6 Million
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