In The Chair 09, The Masonic Podcast: Jim Dance, Masonic Charity

ITC 09 In The Chair Masonic Podcast talks to Jim Dance, Provincial Grand Charity Steward in Berkshire.

This interview is in conjunction with the last episode where I spoke to Robert Faulkner, a trustee of the Berkshire Masonic Charities: In The Chair Masonic Podcast, Episode 8.

One of the major things Jim wants to raise awareness of is the Gift Aid scheme which can increase the charity donations by 25% as tax is able to claimed back from the government. Though a little paperwork is required the effects are considerable.

We also discuss how Freemasons raise money, and explains how the money that Masonry raises is raised from within the organisation.

I also ask Jim the “quick questions”:

• Why did I become a Mason?
• Why did I stay a Mason?
• Do I have a single memory of Freemasonry?
• Any advice for people interested in joining Freemasonry?