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Masonic Samaritan Fund

Masonic Samaritan Fund

The Masonic Samaritan Fund is a charity funded by Freemasons and their families.

It provides grants to eligible beneficiaries who have an identified health or care need and, faced with a long wait for treatment, care or support, are unable to afford their own private care.

Details of the eligibility criteria, the application process and how to support their work are available at www.msfund.org.uk

Masonic Samaritan Fund, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ
T: 020 7404 1550; F: 020 7404 1544; E: info@msfund.org.uk; W: www.msfund.org.uk

Masonic Samaritan Fund, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England. Company number 6876310, Charity Number 1130424.

MSF Counselling Careline: free and confidential helpline launched

With depression affecting one in five older people, the Masonic Samaritan Fund has launched a new service: the MSF Counselling Careline – a free, confidential helpline operated by trained counsellors who will listen and offer…

Association for Social Health in India: women's refuge in Bombay helped by Masonic Samaritan Fund

Helping women in Bombay During a recent visit to the District of Bombay, Richard Douglas, Masonic Samaritan Fund Chief Executive, saw clear evidence that Freemasonry does care. Richard witnessed an example of the help provided…

Masonic Samaritan Fund help sufferer of lymphedema and spinal stenosis

How the Masonic Samaritan Fund is giving a new lease of life to a Leicester couple... Sue Jacobs suffers from lymphedema and spinal stenosis, which causes persistent agonising pain and weakness in her lower back. She…

Festival finale for the MSF in Warwickshire

The UK’s party mood, evident throughout the summer of 2012, continued as the Province of Warwickshire celebrated the finale of their Festival on behalf of the MSF. Provincial Grand Master David Macey handed over a…

Restoring independence

Susan Beaumont has been confined to a wheelchair for the past 10 years. Although she lives independently she remains, at 34 years of age, reliant on her parents for both physical and financial support. Susan…

CORNWALL GOES FOR GOLD

The Cornwall Provincial crest includes 15 bezants (gold coins), a fitting emblem in Olympic year as the Province embarks on its final 12 months of fundraising on behalf of the Masonic Samaritan Fund 2013 Festival.…

time to make a difference?

The Masonic Samaritan Fund (MSF) is looking for volunteers to serve as Trustees. While the main requirement is enthusiasm for the work of the charity, the MSF is also looking to complement and expand the…

Support and acceptance

One of the most difficult emotions to come to terms with after a life-changing event such as a partner suffering a stroke is the resentment one experiences after the shock wears off and the carer…

Research pioneers

How the Masonic Samaritan Fund is now supporting vital areas of medical researchWorking in close co-operation with the Grand Charity, the MSF Trustees consider requests for grants in support of medical research. Fight for Sight,…

Welcome and thanks

The MSF always enjoys visitors and was very pleased to recently welcome two beneficiaries who made the trip to show their gratitude to the staff for the support they had received throughout their critical surgical…

STANDING STRONG

A struggling brother receives help in his time of needIf you have ever thought about getting help from the Masonic Samaritan Fund, John Collins can throw some light on how simple the process is. In…

CARING FOR THE CARERS

The Masonic Samaritan Fund provides much-needed support for unpaid carersIn 2001, the Census included, for the first time, a question on the provision of unpaid care. It revealed that 11 percent of the UK’s population…

Giving Help In Difficult Times

In recent months the Masonic Samaritan Fund (MSF) has seen an increase in demand for support with the cost of respite care. As local authorities across England and Wales are forced to reduce their budgets,…

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