2024-2025 Donations
Freemasons are one of the largest charities within the UK, and when part of a lodge a large amount of charity work and donations often take place. Coleshill Lodge 8272 is no different and in our 2024-2025 season we have donated the below to various charities
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The Lily Mae Foundation
The Lily Mae Foundation, based in Coventry, set up in 2010 following the loss of a very special girl. They provide a support network to bereaved parents following the loss of a baby, training and support for midwives and other health and social care professionals, and research into what can be done to help prevent the loss of a baby in the future. They help you cope with bereavement by using their own experiences and by connecting you with all the support you need, at the time and place that is right for you.
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£90 enables the charity to provide a memory box to bereaved parents to help them capture treasured memories of their baby
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£25 enable them to provide sibling packs to bereaved siblings
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The members and guests of Coleshill Lodge raised and donated £450 to this cause.
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Around Again Colebridge
Around Again Solihull - The Around Again charity has worked with The Colebridge Trust to develop the Around Again shop at Junction in North Solihull. It is actually based upon a pantry model, whereby users receive much more than a quick of food fix; although we recognise that often this is the primary need when first engaging. The shop provides a dignified way for the user to access food; much more a shopping experience with food choices. We also stock other essential items such as toiletries.
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The lodge raised £180 for Around Again
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Seeds of Hope
Seeds of Hope is a run out of St Barnabas Community Hub in Kingshurst. They had a vision to provide a place for people to eat on Christmas Day. Bringing the community together so that people didn't need to be alone.
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The lodge raised £300 for this cause.
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W.Bro Anthony Hughes, his partner Sue and Bro Phillip Ware also donated their time on Christmas Day to help things run smoothly
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Forget Me Not Cafe
The Forget Me Not Cafe is run out of the Town Hall in Coleshill and meet on the first Thursday of each Month providing a respite for both those who suffer with Dementia, and those who care for them.
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The lodge raised £121 for this cause
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Arrive Alive
Arrive Alive is the UK's only registered charity that is solely dedicated to funding lifesaving voluntary operated vehicles and equipment for Community First Responders (CFR's) approved by West Midlands Ambulance Service. CFR's are volunteers trained by West Midlands Ambulance Service who can attend a 999 call in those vital seconds/minutes prior to a road or air ambulance.
Arrive Alive is a none government or NHS funded charity operating in Birmingham, Solihull, Droitwich, North Warwickshire, Coventry, Evesham, Dudley and Featherstone
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The lodge and it's members raised £600 which was donated to this cause
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Warwickshire and Solihull Bloodbikes
Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes, understand the urgency and importance of transporting blood, medical supplies, and other vital items swiftly and safely.
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Equipped with specially adapted motorcycles, they navigate through traffic and reach their destinations swiftly, often delivering life-saving supplies in record time. They work in partnership with hospitals, healthcare facilities, and blood transfusion services, ensuring that urgent deliveries reach their destinations promptly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
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The lodge donated £250 to this cause
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Voluntary Action Stratford upon Avon (VASA)
VASA provide Community Transport with volunteer drivers, wheelchair loans, dementia day services, support for carers, and practical First Aid & Mental Wellbeing training, helping people stay connected, independent, and supported in their communities.
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VASA relies on the help and support of our volunteers who are fundamental to the charity, which means local people stepping forwards and offering their time to help others live their lives fully.
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Working in communities across Stratford-upon-avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Southam, Alcester, Studley, Wellesbourne, Shipston-on-Stour, Rugby and the surrounding villages.
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Coleshill Lodge raised £200 for the cause
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Honourable Mentions
As well as all above, the Bretheren of Coleshill Masonic Lodge also donated;
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£275 to the Yardley Great Trust Group
£50 to the Royal British Legion
£250 to Reading Court
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The lodge and it's members also donated over 200Kgs of food throughout the year.
