Gloucestershire Freemasons have held their Making a Difference day in Stroud, celebrating charities supported by more than £300,000 of grants and donations.
The event took place at The Hill in Stroud and brought together charities supported by Gloucestershire Freemasonry during 2025.
The Freemasons say grants and donations this year have totalled more than £300,000.
Speakers included representatives from Gloucestershire Community Foundation, the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire, Berry Hill Memorial Hall, Acorns Children’s Hospice, SARA and Pied Piper.
The Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Edward Gillespie, also attended and praised the role of people across the county.
Gloucestershire Freemasons say the event highlighted the work of local charities and the contribution volunteers make to communities across the county.