CHARITIES have benefited from almost £12,000 thanks to the fundraising efforts of the region’s Freemasons.

Representatives of 14 Freemasons lodges from the Hull and Beverley areas held a dinner, during which they presented £11,775 to local and national charities.

The event was held at the Masonic Hall in Beverley Road, Hull, and was attended by the Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding, Susan Cunliffe- Lister, and Deputy Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Nadine Fudge.

Across East Yorkshire, more than £37,000 has been raised for charity by the Freemasons in the past year.

Stan Thompson, provincial grand charity steward, believes fundraising is an essential part of being a Freemason.

He said: “Charitable giving plays an important part in the life of Masonic lodges, as is shown by the charity presentation evening, which has become an established feature of the Masonic year for Hull and Beverley lodges.

CHARITIES have benefited from almost £12,000 thanks to the fundraising efforts of the region’s Freemasons.

Representatives of 14 Freemasons lodges from the Hull and Beverley areas held a dinner, during which they presented £11,775 to local and national charities.

The event was held at the Masonic Hall in Beverley Road, Hull, and was attended by the Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding, Susan Cunliffe- Lister, and Deputy Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Nadine Fudge.

Across East Yorkshire, more than £37,000 has been raised for charity by the Freemasons in the past year.

Stan Thompson, provincial grand charity steward, believes fundraising is an essential part of being a Freemason.

He said: “Charitable giving plays an important part in the life of Masonic lodges, as is shown by the charity presentation evening, which has become an established feature of the Masonic year for Hull and Beverley lodges.