In this episode of Square Talk, we dive into the heart of Masonic charity in Leicestershire and Rutland. Far from being just about writing cheques, charity within Freemasonry often begins as a spark — a simple idea, a heartfelt conversation, or a small gesture that can grow into something life-changing.

Host Jason Clothier is joined by Mark Pierpoint and Steve Skidmore, who share their experiences of nurturing those sparks into meaningful projects. Together, they reveal the stories behind Masonic charity: the inspiration, the challenges, and the lives touched along the way.

Whether you’re curious about Freemasonry, passionate about community work, or simply love hearing stories of people making a difference, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of how charity becomes more than just giving — it becomes living.

Links from this episode:

• Home page - The Masonic Charitable Foundation
• Home | Freemasons
• LRFC Application For A Charity Grant, Masonic Lodge Matched Grant or Request to Pledge Funds for a Future Need.
• LOROS Hospice: Free care and support for terminally ill patients
• Home - Dove cottage
• Menphys | Charity for disabled children
• Breaking the Silence on SADS | Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT)
• Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) | Changing lives for the better
•  Footwear Design BA (Hons)- with optional placement year
• Castle of Leicester No.7767
• Information about cancer | Cancer Support UK | Teenage Cancer Trust
• Heroes Walk - Leicester Hospitals Charity

Links from this episode:

• Home page - The Masonic Charitable Foundation
• Home | Freemasons
• LRFC Application For A Charity Grant, Masonic Lodge Matched Grant or Request to Pledge Funds for a Future Need.
• LOROS Hospice: Free care and support for terminally ill patients
• Home - Dove cottage
• Menphys | Charity for disabled children
• Breaking the Silence on SADS | Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT)
• Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) | Changing lives for the better
• Footwear Design BA (Hons)- with optional placement year
• Castle of Leicester No.7767
• Information about cancer | Cancer Support UK | Teenage Cancer Trust...