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Press Release - Helping Hand for the Children of Loss |
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The
traditional generosity of the Freemason’s was shown when a cheque for £5,000.00
was presented by Russell Race the Deputy Metropolitan Grand Master, to the
Forces Children’s Trust represented by its founder and Chairman Mr. Denny Wise
and Patron Chris Grayling M.P.
The Forces Children’s Trust Charity was founded
to help dependent children who have lost or had a parent incapacitated whilst
serving in the Armed Forces. Its founder
felt, that very often the problems and needs of children caught up in the
trauma of the death of a parent, mainly in action, were possibly not
appreciated and overlooked. The loss of
a parent is very difficult for any child to deal with. In the case of a ‘Forces Child’ the added
spotlight of media attention that follows in today’s climate can often both add
to prolong the difficulty for them to return to normal family life. The FCT works to help with a child’s social
emotional needs tailored to the individual child. It provides opportunities for these children
to meet and mix socially so any sense of isolation or difference can be
lessened. The Trust is able through the
generosity of supporters such as the Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Mr. Bob
Reader to give material help where appropriate for the individual child and
carry on its work fulfilling its slogan “To Help a Child is an Honour”.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 August 2008 )
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"To help a child is an honour"
