Charity Due to it’s sound financial position Lodge Homewood is able to fund an effective annual charity programme. The main focus is on youth, the Karori community, and other Wellington charities. We work closely with The Freemason’s Charity and the Wellington Masonic Youth Trust (WMYT) to implement projects that qualify for supporting funding from these organisations.  This support is greatly appreciated as it enables the Lodge’s charity programme to be more effective.  Youth who apply for assistance for individual projects must show strong commitment and have a significant cash contribution.   Achievements         A washing machine and an electric clothes dryer for the Wellington Compassion Centre and Soup Kitchen (2005) Provision of financial assistance to the Ngaio Scout Group to help fund Group Leaders’ travel to the World Jamboree in Christchurch (January 2008)    A Defibrillator for Karori Library with training for Library staff.   (April 2007) This project qualified for a supporting grant from the Freemasons Charity. A financial contribution to the garden redevelopment at the Horowhenua Masonic Village, (April 2008)    Annual financial support to Mary Potter Hospice, the Home of Compassion, and other Wellington charities.  Sponsorship of Newlands College student David Owen to lead the New Zealand delegation of secondary school students to the International Model United Nations Congress in The Hague, -THIMUN 2007, (January 2007)** Sponsorship of young Wellington scientist Louise Edwards to Outward Bound, (March 2008)**   Sponsorship of Massey University 3rd year Engineering Degree student Elisa Christian to Outward Bound (November 2008)** **Made possible by a supporting grant from Wellington Masonic Youth Trust