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
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... |
The Defibrillator StoryThursday, 22 July 2010 The Defibrillator Story In 2007 the Board of Benevolence elected to go to all Freemasons in New Zealand and seek their opinion on a range of ideas for a national project ... READ MORE... |
Professor Richard Faull confirmed as truly world classThursday, 22 July 2010 Richard Faull confirmed as truly world class Freemasons New Zealand is delighted that neuroscientist Professor Richard Faull has been named Supreme Winner at the 2010 World Class New Zealand Awards. ... READ MORE... |
StumbleThursday, 22 July 2010 When trip turns to stumble – and a very nasty fall, who can you count on? Masonic brethren of course, as the following story shows. It is a disturbing ... READ MORE... |
A first for a Freemasons AlumnusThursday, 22 July 2010 Auckland and Birmingham universities' joint PhD Auckland and Birmingham universities offer first joint PhD Aspiring civil engineer Megan Schlotjes is combining her OE, with a PhD from two universities, while helping to improve Ne... READ MORE... |
Central Otago Freemasons partner with The Freemasons CharityWednesday, 21 July 2010 Prostate Cancer Research Supported by Central Otago Freemasons in Partnership with The Freemasons Charity The project was initially instigated by brethren of Lodge Teviot No 148 , the link with the Freemasons ... READ MORE... |
Preventing Falls in Older PeopleWednesday, 21 July 2010 Preventing falls in older people Associate Professor Clare Robertson Role of ACC in falls prevention The introduction of a nationwide approach to falls prevention has been made possible in New Zealand after an in... READ MORE... |
Freemasons Scholarship Applications 2011 Now Online!![]() Wednesday, 30 June 2010 Click Here to Download the 2011 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... |
Scholarships Presented by HRH The Duke of Gloucester![]() Friday, 21 May 2010 A-grade students from New Zealand universities were today presented with Freemasons scholarships totaling $250,000 by HRH The Duke of Gloucester. Ten students were awarded post-graduate scholarships of ... READ MORE... |
How Does Your Garden Grow ?Monday, 9 November 2009 Good children eat up all their vegetables. Very good children grow, cook and dish them up for lunch, giving a fresh taste to education at East Tamaki Primary School, Otara - as brethren ... READ MORE... |
A Great Career in the MakingMonday, 9 November 2009 A GREAT CAREER IN THE MAKING Gemma New, Freemasons Scholar in 2009, scooped one of just four places in the Masters of Orchestral Conducting course at the Peabody Conservatorium of Music ... READ MORE... |
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University Scholarships
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$3 Millionto New Zealand students. Click here for more information. The 2011 Freemasons University Scholarship applications are now open! |
Paediatric Fellowships
$1.5 Million
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Chair of Gerontology
$2.6 Million
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