It is the prerogative of the Worshipful Master for the year to select a Charity of his choice to be the beneficiary of Donations made by the Lodge Members to the Master’s List.
In 2024 and 2025, W. Bro. Eli Pressman chose Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice as the charity close to his heart. In these two years, this amazing organisation has supported 381 babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell, along with 390 brothers and sisters and 539 parents, grandparents and carers — helping families through some of the toughest times imaginable.
Members of the Lodge of Endeavour for Norwood Ravenswood came together to raise an incredible £3,831. Even better, every pound donated before 13 October 2025 was matched pound-for-pound, meaning Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice received a total of £7,662.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed — your generosity will make a real difference to children and families who need care, comfort and hope.
Find out more about Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice and the amazing work they do at www.noahsarkhospice.org.uk
Below are the donations made in previous years:
2020/2021
£1,175 – W. Bro. Jack Manashe – Peace Hospice Care, Watford
2018/2019
£2,525 – W. Bro. Grant Sydney – Crohn’s and Colitis UK
2017
£1,273 – W. Bro. Jack Manashe – Peace Hospice Care, Watford
2016
£1,500 – W. Bro. Keith Gould – Relief for the Widow of a Former Member
2015
£1,600 – W. Bro. Stewart Rose – Chai Cancer Care (in memory of W.Bro. Michael Crown)
2014
£725 – W. Bro. Jonathan Craft – Action Against Cancer
2013
£1,800 – W. Bro. Keith Gould – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
2012
£1,900 – W. Bro. David Kochan – Meadow House Hospice (Ealing Hospital)
2011
£7,000 – W. Bro. Paul Decker – Metropolitan Masonic Charity (Cyber Knife Appeal) This was partly funded by the proceeds of the Sponsored Capital to Coast Charity Bike Ride in conjunction with Norwood. As a consequence of achieving this total the Lodge qualified to become a Grand Patron.
2010
£1,955 – W. Bro. Robert Schaverien – Norwood £977.50 and North London Hospice – £977.50
2009
£1,325 – W. Bro. Simon Moss – Norwood
2008
£1,770 – W. Bro. Ian Welka – Norwood (The Karten Centre) – £885 and Sugar Free – £885
2007
£1,615 – W. Bro. Neil Shestopal – Norwood (Ravenswood Village – The Karten Centre)