Grand Charity donation to Derian House

Ray Martland, Assistant Provincial Grand Master and John Robson, Chorley and District Group Chairman visited the Derian House Children’s Hospice to present a cheque for £3,215 from the Grand Charity Hospice Scheme.

Pictured: Ray Martland, Susie Poppitt  Fundraising Manager and John Robson.

Susie Poppitt said that the Hospice needs to raise £2.5 million every year for care and support which is provided completely free to families throughout the North West region. Yet, sadly, we receive only limited funding from health and local authority agencies towards our annual running costs. That’s why the backing of the Masonic movement is crucial in helping us provide the vital care and support that our families desperately need.

On behalf of everyone at Derian House, we would like to thank the members of all the Lodges throughout West Lancashire for their generosity in contributing to this wonderful donation.

Ray Martland said that the Derian House Children’s Hospice was a great facility doing a superb job and that all Freemasons were proud to be able to help.