Chingford Area Masonic Social Group

Southend and Essex Masonic Welfare Trust

The Trust is able to provide "free of charge" to Brethren and their families in the Province of Essex equipment to aid the recovery of those suffering from illness or recuperating from surgery.

The following is a list of equipment we normally have available:    Wheelchairs manual/electric, Electric Shopping Scooters, Zimmer frames, Tripod walking sticks, Elbow crutches, Commodes,    Bed Tables, Portable Toilets, Toilet seat height adjusters, Blanket support frames, Bed Pans, Rubber Rings, Flotation Cushions, Electric Bat Lifts, Niagara Vibrator pads etc etc.......

To obtain equipment, please direct your enquires to VW Fred Thornback, telephone:  01702 588783

Specialised Equipment   

In addition to the above we may upon request be able to provide other types of equipment not listed or give some financial assistance to assist with the purchase of specialised equipment.

We are only able to offer this service as a result of generous donations made to the Trust by Lodges/Chapters and individual Brethren in the Province, and as Chairman I would like to thank you most sincerely for your generous and continued support which we are enormously grateful.   Please be assured that all monies is thankfully received and faithfully applied.

HOW YOU CAN ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE TRUST

1. When giving a report at your next meeting, endeavour to raise awareness of the Trust - availability of the equipment etc.

2. Perhaps the Lodge would consider financial support for the Trust

3. A member of the Trust would be happy to attend your Lodge meeting to give a short presentation re: The Trust objectives

4. Returning equipment as soon as there is no further need.

USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS:

Thank you for your support in the past, which we will trust will continue into the future.

W Bro David Mills (Chairman) - January 2007