A fantastic achievement was celebrated at the Installation Meeting of Gospatric Lodge, held on Tuesday 15 September, with an impressive £1,000 raised for Combat Stress, the UK’s leading charity supporting veterans with their mental health and wellbeing.
Speaking about the donation, W.Bro. Paul Gaitskell said:
“Gospatric Lodge has always had a strong and proud veteran presence within its membership, with many current members having served operationally in various conflicts. We are privileged to have brethren who have served in the Gulf and Iraq Wars, the Balkans, Northern Ireland and Afghanistan.
As a Lodge, we are committed to supporting this outstanding veterans’ charity. Combat Stress provides vital support to veterans experiencing mental health difficulties, helping to bridge the gap where the NHS may not always be able to meet their specific needs.
I would like to personally thank the brethren of Gospatric Lodge, together with the wider Masonic community of West Cumbria, who attended our Installation Meeting and contributed towards this fantastic charitable donation.
The evening was a wonderful demonstration of the strong bonds that exist between veterans and Freemasons, as well as the commitment to supporting a cause that is particularly close to the hearts of many within the Lodge.
It is a privilege for us to support such an important organisation and to give something back to those who have served our country in conflicts around the world.”
The donation reflects Gospatric Lodge’s ongoing commitment to charitable giving and support for veterans, while recognising the invaluable work carried out by Combat Stress in providing specialised mental health services to former members of the Armed Forces.
