We support a wide range of good causes in our local communities, from food banks and scout groups to dementia care and hospice services. Whether it’s helping young people thrive or supporting families facing tough times, we’re here to make a difference where it matters most.
But it doesn’t stop there. Sussex Freemasons also lend a hand to national charities that mean something special to our Lodges, and we’re quick to respond to international emergencies and humanitarian appeals. Wherever there’s a need — near or far — our members are ready to step up and help.
Freemasonry in Sussex is about community, compassion, and creating a better future together.
Two examples of charities that are actively and regularly supported by Sussex lodges are the Teddies for Loving Care Appeal (tlcappeal.org) and the Masonic Trout and Salmon Fishing Charity (mtsfc.org.uk)
The Teddies for Loving Care Appeal provides teddy bears and soft toys, free of charge, to Accident and Emergency units, for the medical staff, to give, at their discretion, to children admitted who are in severe distress and where the staff feel that a teddy or soft toy to cuddle will help alleviate the stress and assist them in their work.
The children keep the teddy and take it home with them. Since the Appeal was founded over Three Million teddies have been distributed, with over 100,000 being paid for and distributed within Sussex.
The Masonic Fishing Charity’s aim is to bring an interactive fishing and countryside experience to people with special needs. It does this by running fishing events, both coarse and fly, at various fisheries and inviting participants from special needs schools and centres and people who have suffered trauma to come and join in.
The experience helps the participants to gain in confidence and to meet with adults from outside their normal environment; it helps physically disabled people, including those suffering the trauma of war and stroke victims, to participate and experience something that may otherwise be unavailable to them and it enables our volunteers to support those specific communities.
Serving our communities, supporting one another, and shaping the future of Freemasonry.... Together.
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Service stands proudly at the forefront of the Four Pillars of Sussex Freemasonry, having taken the place of ‘Charity’ to reflect a broader and more active interpretation of giving. While charitable donations remain important, Freemasonry recognises that offering our time, energy, and effort is equally valuable.
Across Sussex, Freemasons are making a real difference, whether it’s volunteering at Amberley Museum to help maintain and preserve our local heritage, or organising community litter picks to keep our towns and countryside clean. These acts of service demonstrate our commitment to making a positive impact where it’s most needed.
This pillar represents more than just physical effort, it embodies the spirit of brotherhood,
