St John Ambulance train 12000 young responders with help from London Freemasons

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

St John Ambulance is set to train 12,000 more young Londoners in vital street first aid skills over the next 12 months, thanks to a generous £10,000 donation from the London Freemasons.

The funding will support the expansion of St John Ambulance’s Young Responders programme, which equips young people aged 11 to 25 from underserved communities with the confidence and skills to respond to medical emergencies.

As England’s leading first aid charity, St John Ambulance is committed to creating a world where everyone has access to life-saving knowledge in a health crisis. Through its thriving youth volunteer programme, the charity trains young people between the ages of 5 and 17 to become the next generation of lifesavers. The Young Responders programme specifically focuses on providing young Londoners with the practical skills they need to manage real-life emergencies, such as treating catastrophic bleeds with everyday items like a scarf or school tie.

With the support of the London Freemasons, this initiative will significantly enhance first aid accessibility and preparedness in London’s communities. By empowering young people with these critical skills, St John Ambulance continues its mission to build safer, more resilient neighbourhoods.

Paul Evans, Director of Youth and Education at St John Ambulance, said:

“We are absolutely delighted and very grateful to receive funding from the London Freemasons’ Charity to help us further develop the Young Responders programme in London. This generous support will enable us to reach even more young people, equipping them with vital first aid skills and confidence to make a real difference in their communities. We look forward to expanding our impact and continuing to empower many more young life savers."

Paul King from London Freemasons, said:

“St John Ambulance do a great job at a plethora of events, making a difference when people need help quickly on site when they’re in the midst of some kind of crisis. We are proud to support them in training another 12,000 young responders, growing their reach, and giving those young Londoners transferable skills at a key stage in life.”