Durham/England – How Durham Freemasons is giving back this Christmas
(by Andrew Cunningham, The Northern Echo, 21st Devember 2025) Freemasons in Durham are helping the community this Christmas. From […]
Durham/England – Freemasons donate £35,000 to Feeding Families
(by James McNeill, tThe Northern Echo, 26th November 2025) Durham Freemasons have awarded a £35,000 grant to Feeding Families. […]
Durham/England – Freemasons donate £12,000 to Sacriston Youth Project
(by Andrew Cunningham, The Northern Echo, 22nd November 2025) Durham Freemasons have donated £12,000 and six bicycles to the […]
Durham/England – Hartlepool man plans Durham A&E charity cycle
(by Gavin Engelbrecht, The Northern Echo, 20th September 2025) A Durham Freemason who was unable to complete a charity […]
Durham/England – Freemasons host veterans fishing day in Bearpark
(by Gavin Engelbrecht, The Northern Echo, 25th August 2025) The banks of a County Durham fishery were lined with […]
Durham/England – Durham Masonic Parkrun Group took their monthly meet-up international
(by County News, Newton News, August 5, 2025) Durham, 19th July, 2025, the Durham Masonic Parkrun Group took their […]
Durham Freemasons – Freemasonry Matters
- New autism support services thanks to Durham Freemasons £57000 Donation July 10, 2021New autism support services thanks to Freemasons' grantA Brother
- Prince Bishops Hospital Radio receive £1400 from Durham Freemasons June 17, 2020A charity hospital radio station which has seen its volunteers broadcasting from makeshift studios in their homes has been given a £1400 boost from Durham Freemasons.A Brother
- Grade II listed Masonic Temple in Sunderland to be converted into apartments June 9, 2020Grade II listed Masonic Temple in Sunderland to be converted into apartmentsA Brother
- Ambulance cadets get helping hand from Freemasons May 18, 2020Young volunteers at St John Ambulance in Chester-le-Street Cadet Unit will be able to learn how to use a lifesaving defibrillator, thanks to a donation from the Durham Mark Master MasonsA Brother
- Freemasons Assist NHS & Care Homes with PPE Equipment May 15, 2020Nearly 5,000 visors have already been produced with help from the Freemasons, who have adapted their business production lines to meet demand.A Brother
- Freemasons donate to Friends of St. Clare’s March 23, 2020The cheque for £250 goes towards Friends of St. Clare’s Sponsorship Fund. Noel said, “I really appreciate the kindness and generosity of the chairman, committee and members of the Aycliffe Masonic Lodge”, and added, “This is a good start in our efforts to raise between £3,000 and £5,000 for our two year membership recruitment campaign.”A Brother
- Darlington Freemasons back cancer care appeal February 24, 2020Darlington Freemasons have donated £3,000 to the Excellence in Cancer Care appeal, which is aimed at improving the facilities at the University Hospital of North DurhamA Brother
- Freemasons bring festive joy to vulnerable elderly people in South Shields January 10, 2020Elderly people enjoying a Christmas party thanks to the South Shields Freemasons.A Brother
- Durham Freemasons donate to 8 Hospices in Annual Grants Presentations January 26, 2019Latest NewsA Brother
- South Tyneside Freemasons help fund new vehicle for Great North Air Ambulance Service December 28, 2018The handover of the vehicle was the latest in a long line of donations to the charity in the last decade. As well as the rapid response vehicle, the flight crew were also presented with a £1,000 cheque to enable them to buy new flight suits.A Brother
- Durham Masonic Rugby Football Club look for Support November 28, 2018Durham Masonic Rugby Football Club, working out of Spirit of Rugby Lodge 9910, are looking to recruit players, coaches, match officials, administrators,...sharker
- Freemasons raise funds for dementia cafe October 10, 2018Freemasons in Newton Aycliffe raise funds for dementia cafeA Brother
- Durham Freemasons present new blood bike to charity September 7, 2018Durham Freemasons present new blood bike to charityA Brother
- Freemasons donate £10,000 to the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) December 3, 2017A golden and unique Masonic evening took place on 22nd November, at the always welcoming Derwent Lodge No. 4250 in the village of Chopwell, which saw over £10,000 donated to the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS)sharker
- Durham Freemasons donate £1000 to Church restoration campaign September 23, 2017Window’s £50k restoration campaign given a canny start with donationStuart Harker
- St Aidan Lodge raise £5000 for 2021 Festival September 21, 2017St Aidan Lodge in Blackhill, Consett has numerous reasons to celebrate in their meeting after the Great North Run weekend. Assistant Provincial Grand Master David Sanders Hay, as part of a formal visit to St Aidan Lodge, presented a 50 Year Certificate to Worshipful Master, Jonathan Golightly on behalf of long standing St Aidan member […]Freemasonry Matters
- New APGM for Durham September 21, 2017WBro John Paul Thompson PAGStB, the current Festival Director of Durhams 2021 Festival is to be appointed and invested as Assistant Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham on 30th November 2017.sharker
- Durham Freemasons donate £100,000 in Community Support Grants September 11, 2017Durhams Provincial Grand Master conducted a special award presentation from Durham Benevolence, distributing £100,000 in Community Support Grants to ten local worthy charities or organisations, who supported children or young adults in needFreemasonry Matters
- Freemasons help pay for South Shields dancers to perform for thousands at Wembley July 4, 2017South Shields dancers perform for thousands at WembleyStuart Harker
- Parents In Need of Support (PINS) has been awarded £1,000 by Durham Freemasons May 8, 2017The money will be used by PINS to provide IT training to its clients and the wider community to give people who have been out of work for some time skills to help them find employment.Stuart Harker
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Provincial Grand Master
John Arthur
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Thomas F. Gittins
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