
(by Claire Pierce, The Leader, 10th May 2025)
An organisation dedicated to making a difference, has donated over £20,000 to a North Wales charity.
North Wales Freemasons visited North Wales Mountain Rescue Association (NWMRA) to present a donation of £20,532.
Lodges and Chapters in North Wales were invited to donate up to £250 each, which North Wales Freemasons Charity (NWFC) agreed to match fund up to £10,000, raising the sum of £20,532.
Phil James, NWFC chairman, together with members and trustees, received a warm welcome and were given a regional overview and a tour of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue base.
Phil said: “I am delighted the NWMRA community engagement initiative, launched by John Charles Hoult, head of North Wales Freemasons, at our annual meeting last October, has reached its target of raising £10,000 from members, which will now be match funded by the NWFC giving a total donation of £20,532 to this very deserving and…
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Phil James, NWFC chairman, together with members and trustees, received a warm welcome and were given a regional overview and a tour of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue base.
Phil said: “I am delighted the NWMRA community engagement initiative, launched by John Charles Hoult, head of North Wales Freemasons, at our annual meeting last October, has reached its target of raising £10,000 from members, which will now be match funded by the NWFC giving a total donation of £20,532 to this very deserving and…
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