Charity Steward
The Role And Duties Of The Provincial Charity Steward
The Provincial Charity Steward has the responsibility of developing and maintaining the awareness within the Province, for fundraising, and providing relevant and up to date information with the intention of stimulating the enthusiasm of the brethren. The provision of current information from the 4 Masonic Charities is a vital part of enthusing the giving process, as the brethren must be kept aware of the importance of their regular giving to these Charities.
He should work closely with his Provincial Executive, enacting their directions on Provincial Initiatives through a management team which can relate to the Lodges in their Local Masonic Centres. In addition he should assist the Executive to raise the profile of Freemasonry in the community by identifying worthy projects for support, and building relationships with local charitable organisations.
He should work closely with the Provincial Treasurer to ensure accurate records are kept of charitable monies entrusted through the Province, and with the Provincial Secretary to keep the posted information up to date and of interest to all the Brethren of the Province.
He should visit Lodges as often as possible, to support the work of Lodge Charity Stewards and be a focal point for advice, assistance and support, providing guidance as far as their fund raising ideas, bearing in mind current legislation and best practises.
In addition during a Festival period he should work closely with the Festival Committee and the nominated Charity to ensure that over the Festival period the maximum effectiveness is achieved for that Charity.
He should ensure his successor is properly trained and when the time comes to hand over the role, that the process proceeds smoothly and efficiently.
