WMCO Update

A bouyant meeting at Rainbow Hill approved the year-end financial report and a healthy Consolidated Balance sheet at 31st December 2018.

During question time The Prov Grand Almoner, Dr Charles Gwynn, drew attention to the Provincial Benevolent Fund which embraces The Anthony Yorke-Brooks Fund and the Leslie & Ivy Pountney Trust, both administered by Worcestershire Masonic Charity Organisation.

Helpful details and recommended reading for Lodge Charity Stewards are on page 161 in the Year Book

Worcestershire Masonic Charity Organisation's method of operation:

• Provides buildings/facilities/open space
• Makes grants to organisations
• Provides services
• Makes grants to individuals

What services Worcestershire Masonic Charity Organisation provides:

• Accommodation/housing
• General charitable purposes

Worcestershire Masonic Charity Organisation provides services to:

• Other charities or voluntary bodies
• Children/young people
• People with disabilities
• Elderly/old people

Where Worcestershire Masonic Charity Organisation operates:

• Worcestershire

Worcestershire Masonic Charity Organisation's charitable objectives:

For the benefit of distressed brother masons their widows and children or for the benefit of masonic or other charities.