One of the largest areas of our work, but often the most undervalued, is the Orange Order’s charitable work.
Each year, the many Lodges and branches raise thousands of pounds for good causes.
We also own three fully equipped Lodges that we use for providing a well earned holiday for our senior members or for members and their families who are recovering from illness or require a break away from everyday stress.
Lastly, we encourage our members to individually raise funds for a whole range of charities and we’d like to pay a special tribute to them and the work that they do.
Home Fund Cycle Run
Pictured at The Kelpies is Bro Graham McIntyre of Kennoway Purple Heroes LOL 239. He took part in the Home Fund Cycle Run in a specially adapted bike, for Graham has been paraplegic since teenage, following a car accident in 1998. Graham was just 18 and travelling as a passenger when tragedy struck, resulting in …
Another £10k for ‘Walk for Jock’
The 10th annual “Walk for Jock” up the West Highland Way by Bro Davie Paterson and friends has netted another £10,000 for deserving charities. Bro Paterson instituted the walk from Milngavie to Fort William in memory of his brother. Over the years £100,000 has been gifted to deserving causes. Latest beneficiaries include Maggies, Marie Curie, …
War Memorial Appeal
Two Brethren from Loyal Sons of Ulster LOL 214, No 12 District, have walked the West Highland Way, raising £1,000 for the Dennistoun War Memorial appeal. Bro Bob Morrison and Bro Bryan McGovaney set off from MIlngavie at 6am on 15th September arriving at Inversnaid by the end of their first day. The second day …
Harlawhill Daycare Centre
Officers of East Lothian No 44 District led by Bro John Russell, District Master, recently paid a call on Harlawhill Day Care Centre, Prestonpans, to present a cheque for £500, a gift from the local lodges.
Memories are better than Dreams
The Most Worthy Grand Master is pictured here with the Officers and Brethren of his mother lodge, Dreghorn Parish Loyal Defenders LOL 218. The lodge has just completed its latest charity fundraising drive from which it disbursed £500 each to Memories are better than dreams, National Memorial LOL 1914 and The Scottish Orange Home Fund.
Scaling mountains for charity
The Lambeg Drum of Banbridge Bible & Crown Defenders LOL 423 has scaled mountains, journeyed from John o’Groats to Lands End and crossed the Boyne – and all to raise money for charity. The drum’s various fund raising adventures have been supported by Brethren from Sons of Conquerors LOL 162, Glasgow, and have resulted in …
Bowlers take to the Green
Another great day of friendly rivalry as our bowlers took to the green for the Bi-Annual Scottish Orange Home Fund Bowling Tournament. The head to heads throughout the day were competitive to say the least. The prize winners were as follows Semi Finals LOL 355A v LOL 176 LOL 355B v LOL 218 Finalists LOL …
Sponsored Cycle & Walk
Why not come along and join us for a fun group ride or walk. For further information and to book your place Contact: 0141 414 1418
Olympian takes part in 12th July Parade
Tonight the County Flute Band invited Ronan along to parade with the band. He walked with pride with the medals he won at The Special Olympics. Ronan’s mum Katie wrote “With the recent press about bigotry I want people to see the real side of the Orange Order and bands. They don’t care about race, …
Orange Home Fund Update
Corinthians Chap.10 Verse31 “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God”. As I write this article the 2018 season has just begun. It is very likely that many of us experienced problems in our homes due to the late and unexpected change in weather conditions we had …
Presentations to Broomlea Assisted Learning School
Sir Kt Alex Thomson, Deputy Master of Ancient Sons of William RBP 118 and District Treasurer of Townhead No 3 District LOL, presented cheques to Broomlea Assisted Learning School. Making the presentations were Sir Kt Ian Girvan, Worshipful Master, and other Sir Knights. This regular visit took place during the school’s annual Christmas Nativity and …
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Irvine Lodge helps kids enjoy a better Christmas
£1400 was presented to Irvine “Kids in the Community” as a result of a ladies social evening organised by Scotland’s Own Volunteers LOL 330. £800 was raised on the night and, along with a donation of £600 from the Delta Bar, was presented to the Vineburgh Committee. The money was used to buy Christmas gifts …
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Armadale’s £1,200 Festive Cheer
Armadale No 26 District LOL made it a better Christmas for 90 deserving families with a gift of £1200 to the “Dale Hub”, a family and community development centre based in the town. The presentation was made to manager, Anne Donoghue, and her staff by Bro Steven Pratt, District Master, who visited the Hub along …
Bellshill ‘Auld Boys’ gift £1,000 to MacMillan
Macmillan Cancer Care has received a £1,005 donation from a recent fundraiser organised by “Bellshill Auld Boys” Flute Band in the Imperial Function Suite. The band members would like to thank all who helped with the evening and everyone who attended, especially Diane Kerr, Scott Paton and DJ David Brown.
£1400 presented to Irvine ‘kids in the Community’
£1400 was presented to Irvine “Kids in the Community” as a result of a ladies social evening organised by Scotland’s Own Volunteers LOL 330. £800 was raised on the night and, along with a donation of £600 from the Delta Bar, was presented to the Vineburgh Committee. The money was used to buy Christmas gifts …
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Are you a charity looking for help?
If you are a charity and would like us to consider you for our future fund-raising efforts, then do get in touch. We support a range of charities that help people both throughout Scotland, the UK and abroad. If you are a member of the Orange Order and would like us to highlight your charity …
Orange appeal helps Celtic daft special olympian
Bro Jim Scott with Ronan The 2017 Special Olympics GB National Games are being held this August in Sheffield, and several special Scots will be there thanks to financial help given by the Orange family. The Sheffield Games will be the biggest sporting event for athletes with learning disabilities and is expected to attract more …
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Celtic supporters back flute band appeal
The decision by Wishaw-based County Flute Band to sponsor a Celtic daft local youngster in his quest to compete at next year’s Special Olympics has gone global, with $500 (£336) being sent by hoops fans in the USA. The Celtic supporters club, which is based in New York, heard about the County Band’s efforts and …
County bounty for Wishaw Bhoy
A Wishaw flute band is helping a local teenager realise his dream of competing at next year’s Special Olympics. 16 year old Ronan Foley, who is autistic and has learning difficulties, was discovered to have a particular talent for swimming. The Clyde Valley Beavers Swimming Club not only honed his swimming ability (he became Scottish …
