Charity is one of the fundamental principles upon which Freemasonry is founded.  All Freemasons are strongly encouraged to practice their charity and benevolence.  Charity is one of the fundamental principles upon which the entire structure of Freemasonry is built.  Masonic charity predates the modern welfare state by some 300 years and things we take for granted that are provided and funded (either in whole or in part) by the governments of most civilized countries today – education, food, shelter, healthcare, infrastructure and the eradication of poverty – were originally provided by Freemasons.  Even to this day, in the countries where Freemasonry thrives, it is typically one of the largest charities. 

The Lodge takes its philanthropic duties very seriously.  Over its recent history The Lodge has supported a number of local and international charities such as the Cheshire Home, Club Rainbow and Room to Read. Our contributions have involved building computer rooms for those in care, building libraries for a school for disadvantaged children Vietnam and escorting the physically disabled on outings. 

Masonic charity is unique and involves more than just writing a cheque. For Freemasons, charity is much more than that – it is “purpose driven”, with our own dedication, sincerity and motivation being more important than a number written on a cheque.  For us, charity goes hand in hand with engineering a more compassionate and merciful society.  It requires a more “hands-on” approach and the devoting of one’s personal time, something for which a dollar value cannot be attributed.  So important has this principle become to the Lodge that all its prospective candidates are required to join members of the Lodge in this charitable work, so as to show them the importance and practical effects of the Lodge’s charity work.  
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The Lodge’s current charity focus is in support of a local charity called Beyond Social Services (BSS), a charity dedicated to helping children, young people and their families from less privileged backgrounds, break free from the poverty cycle.  Even in Singapore, one of the wealthiest and most developed economies in the world, there are those who live at the lowest ebb of poverty and distress.  BSS provides guidance, care and resources that enable families and communities to keep their young people in school and out of trouble. BSS deals with broken homes, abusers of harmful substances, domestic violence, suicides and general domestic welfare.