Removing the Postcode Lottery for London Women Victims of Domestic Abuse 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

Woman's Trust is the leading specialist mental health charity helping women to overcome the trauma of domestic abuse, by providing free specialist counselling and mental health support in London. Our vision is a world where all women have the support and resources to address their trauma and stop it from damaging their futures. Our counselling and support services help women to overcome the psychological and emotional harm caused by the abuse they've experienced, so they can rebuild their lives.

The £13,000 grant from London Freemasons will allow the charity to provide much-needed counselling across London, removing the postcode lottery for women who have experienced domestic abuse. Women who have used our services reported a 70% reduction in suicidal thoughts and ideation after counselling. This money will help to save lives and rebuild futures.

Heidi Riedel, CEO of Woman’s Trust said:
"Woman's Trust is here to help any woman in London affected by domestic abuse. However, not all women who need it can access support near to them, because there isn't the capacity or funding for specialist mental health services where they live."

Paul King from the London Freemasons said:
"We are very pleased to be able to support Woman's Trust with the very important work that they do within our community to support victims of domestic abuse, knowing that our grant will help to remove the postcode lottery that may have prevented them getting the valuable help that they need."