Grant will help support work of hospice for young people
A LOUGHBOROUGH children’s hospice has recently benefited from a grant donated by Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons.
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People received £1,160 through the Masonic Charitable Foundation, and it will be used for the care of life-limited children and their families across the East Midlands.
This is just one of 203 grants to hospices around the country from Freemasons.
In total, £750,000 will be donated to hospices all over England and Wales this year.
Contributions from Freemasons to hospices have exceeded £14 million in England and Wales since 1984.
Helen Graham, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser at Rainbows, said: “We’re very grateful to Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons for their generous grant, which will make a real difference to the children and families who rely on Rainbows.”
The hospice opened in 1994 and brings care and happiness to children and families.
Peter Kinder, Head of Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons said: “I’m very pleased we’ve been able to assist Rainbows.
“They do an outstanding job helping people with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families through very difficult times.”
As the East Midlands’ only hospice for children and young people,
Helen Graham at Rainbows Hospice
Rainbows is a place where life-limited children and their families can find care and support.
Their team help with end-of-life care, symptom management, short breaks, and respite care. They also support parents and siblings through their bereavements and care for children until the end.
We’re very grateful for this grant, which will make a real difference to the children and families