Young people at risk of exclusion offered helping hand by SkyWay

Parachute
Regiment
Lodge
9315

WHAT IS FREEMASONRY?

One of the oldest secular social and charitable organisations in the world, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals…

The lodge has held several social events such as witnessing the Tower of London Keys ceremony a lady’s festival at a hotel usually outside of London that provides opportunity for our families to enjoy the company that these types of events provide. Importantly we maintain links with the regiment and serving soldiers.

EVENTS

Delve into the rich traditions of Freemasonry as we gather to celebrate our shared values and principles

WHERE WE MEET

Our meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of March, June, September and December, at 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ. they usually start at 11am thus providing members ample time to travel to London to join the meetings. The June meeting is the installation meeting.

ABOUT

The Parachute Regiment Lodge was consecrated on 5th June 1989. Though named for our Regiment the decision was taken not to restrict membership to serving or former members, though the majority do fit that criteria. Our membership is drawn from a wide range of military, security and civilian backgrounds who all adopt our ethos, to be the best in all that we do…

ARENA

Engage in enlightening discussions, partake in meaningful rituals, and forge lasting connections with fellow brethren

SkyWay Charity, established in 2002, is dedicated to helping young people aged 6-25 living in Inner London reach their full potential. Through free-to-access youth and community-led programs, SkyWay enables young people to develop essential life skills, such as communication, leadership, and decision-making, while promoting positive health and lifestyle choices. The charity also offers opportunities for volunteering, employability training, and community engagement, empowering young people to play an active and positive role in society.

SkyWay’s Future Ready project supports Year 6 students, providing year-long after-school activities such as multi-sports, group mentoring, and one-to-one support. The project addresses vital skills including teamwork, confidence building, conflict resolution, leadership, and emotional well-being. Participants also continue to receive support during their first year in secondary school, ensuring a smooth transition and helping them stay engaged in mainstream education. The project has already seen incredible success. In its first-year pilot, 95% of participants remained actively engaged, and all transitioned successfully to secondary school.

The £15,000 grant from the London Freemasons will ensure the continuation of Future Ready beyond the school setting, providing crucial out-of-school support. This funding will enable SkyWay to maintain vital relationships between the young people and trusted adults, offer safe spaces, provide group activities, deliver one-on-one mentoring, and organise three aspirational trips to broaden their horizons. Additionally, healthy refreshments will be provided during each session, supporting the physical and emotional well-being of participants.

Natalie Roast, CEO of SkyWay Charity, said:

“We’re always looking to improve the aspirations and opportunities for the young people we support who often face challenging circumstances. We’re grateful for the help and support of the London Freemasons to make a real difference to the lives and future prospects of our young people.”

Paul King from London Freemasons, said:
“Young people are the lifeblood of our society, and some lose their by no fault of their own, which can have long term impacts on their lives. We are proud to support SkyWay’s Future Ready programme to offer a helping hand to year 6 students in Hackney, and know that this will help them make the more of their talents, and make a positive impact on society.”