My name is Paresh Pandya, and I am excited to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the Coordinator for the Physical Wellbeing pillar winthin our province.
In my role, I am committed to ensuring that every member is aware of the invaluable support provided by the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF). The MCF offers a wide range of assistance, from financial aid to health-related support, designed to help those in distress or need. It is important to understand that this assistance is based on individual circumstances through means testing, rather than entitlement.
To provide a clearer understanding of what the MCF does, please take a moment to watch this video clip.
Have you ever wanted to reach out to us for support but were unsure if you were eligible? We support Freemasons and people with a strong family connection to a Freemason. But what does this mean exactly?
To be eligible, the Freemason must be, or have been, a member of a Lodge regulated by the United Grand Lodge of England. The Freemason does not need to be a currently subscribing member, but they must have joined before the need arose.
Please note that if the Freemason’s membership is inactive, there is a time limit after which an application may not be accepted.
Whether you’re married, divorced, or widowed, a child, a step-child, grandchild or step-grandchild of a Freemason, we may be able to offer you support. We understand that not all families look the same, so we are happy to consider other relations if they can demonstrate that a Freemason has provided them with significant financial or physical support.
To receive support, you must be able to demonstrate that you have experienced a drop in income which means you are unable to meet daily living costs, or that an unforeseen change in your circumstances, including mental and physical health, has affected your usual income.
If you are in need of support but are feeling overwhelmed by the application process, our incredible Enquiries team is here to help.
You can call them on 0800 035 60 90
or email them at help@mcf.org.uk
If you are eligible for support, a Visiting Volunteer or a member of the Advice and Support team can contact you to help fill out any forms.
To further enhance our collective understanding and ability to utilise the MCF’s offerings, we are pleased to announce a series of Almoners Seminar and training sessions.
These sessions are open not only to current Almoners but also to brethren interested in becoming Almoners.
Proposed Months:
We will be hosting these sessions on Saturdays as half-day events starting at 10 AM.
Coffee and lunch will be arranged for all attendees.
The venues for these sessions will be:
To ensure we accommodate as many brethren as possible, we kindly ask you to register your interest by filling out the registration form linked below. Your input will help us in selecting the most convenient dates and venues.
The sessions will include:
At the end of the seminar, attendees will receive:
Please take a moment to register your interest by completing the form below:
This form will collect your contact details and your interest in attending the seminar.
I encourage all Lodge Secretaries, Visiting Officers, current Almoners, and potential Almoners to participate in these sessions to enhance our network of support and ensure that every brother in need receives the assistance they deserve.
Your engagement and proactive participation are crucial to the success of these initiatives. Together, we can create a strong support system within our province, demonstrating that Middlesex truly cares for each of its members.
I look forward to meeting you all and working together to promote the physical wellbeing of our brethren. Should you have any questions or need further
information, please do not hesitate to reach out.
You can download and print the pdf flyer Here
