Charity & Fundraising
Proud to be a TLC Patron Lodge
As of September 2024 Oak Tree Lodge are delighted and proud to announce that we are an official Patron of the Masonic "Teddies for Loving Care" charity. Since 2001 over 3 million teddies (and counting!) have been distributed to hospitals around the UK. Click here to find out more about Provincial Charity activities including TLC.
Masonic Charity
The virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity play a big part in Masonic life. Freemasonry is synonymous with charity and fundraising. It's one of the reasons why people become Freemasons and in the UK only the National Lottery contributes more to good causes.
Across the UK, Freemasons contribute to local and regional charities as well as our own national organisation, the Masonic Charitable Foundation.
The video below explains a little about what they do.
Across the UK, Freemasons contribute to local and regional charities as well as our own national organisation, the Masonic Charitable Foundation.
The video below explains a little about what they do.
Masonic Charity in Surrey
The website for Surrey Freemasons notes that;
One of the cornerstones of our Fraternity is charitable giving and support within the local community to both Masonic and public charities.
Donations are also made to National and International charities where relief or much needed funds for aid is needed.
It is not just about money but caring and supporting those in need of help and
assistance.
Surrey Freemasons contribute to many initiatives specifically benefitting people in Surrey - either at an individual Lodge level or, for larger amounts, annual Provincial fundraising campaigns.
Surrey Freemasons also contribute to the running of two care homes for Freemasons and their wives or widows - one in Croydon and one in Hindhead. These are managed by the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI).
Surrey Freemasons also contribute to the running of two care homes for Freemasons and their wives or widows - one in Croydon and one in Hindhead. These are managed by the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI).
Our Donations
Oak Tree Lodge is a keen supporter of local charities and good causes too.
We have some charities that we donate to regularly year on year including the Provincial TLC appeal. In addition, specific charities are chosen by our incumbent Worshipful Master for support during his tenure.
One of our regular charities is Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. In recent years we have donated to The Macular Society who support those suffering with Macular Degeneration.
Our Past Master, WBro John Switzer selected the Boaz Project as his nominated charity during his tenure as WM.
On top of this, we are proud to have achieved a Bronze 2019 Festival award in support of Provincial fundraising efforts. We are now busy trying to earn the same for the 2030 Festival.
We have some charities that we donate to regularly year on year including the Provincial TLC appeal. In addition, specific charities are chosen by our incumbent Worshipful Master for support during his tenure.
One of our regular charities is Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. In recent years we have donated to The Macular Society who support those suffering with Macular Degeneration.
Our Past Master, WBro John Switzer selected the Boaz Project as his nominated charity during his tenure as WM.
On top of this, we are proud to have achieved a Bronze 2019 Festival award in support of Provincial fundraising efforts. We are now busy trying to earn the same for the 2030 Festival.
Earlier Donations
One of our members came across this newspaper clipping, from July 2002, while going through some old Lodge papers.
It shows members of Oak Tree Lodge donating a cheque for £2,000 to Woking Hospice, another local charity that we support on a regular basis.
It shows members of Oak Tree Lodge donating a cheque for £2,000 to Woking Hospice, another local charity that we support on a regular basis.
