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Chief Executive of the Masonic Charitable Foundation David lnnes explains how he intends to use the leadership and

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What did you do before entering the charity sector? I joined the army after finishing my A levels in 1971, which was the start of a 34-year career that saw me rise through the ranks and end up a Brigadier and Engineer-in-Chief. During that time my career had two main elements - the first was regimental duty, using leadership, man management and operational planning skills. The other half was in office jobs ranging from strategy, intelligence and budgets through to training, human resources and change management jobs. Consequently, I ended up with a broad spectrum of abilities in a number of areas.

What drew you to the charity sector? Growing up, I'd been in the Cubs, the Scouts and the Pony Club, so I was aware of charitable activities from an early age, but had little chance to volunteer myself. I left the army in 2005 when I was 51, but didn't feel it was time to retire and wanted to have a second career. The military sector is all about people and the motto from Sandhurst is 'Serve to Lead'. You are under intense pressure to deliver on the tasks you're given but you need to look after the people, otherwise you can't deliver those outputs.

I thought it was a chance for me to use the experience I'd gained and put that back into the charity world.

What was your first charity position? I headed up the fundraising at Canterbury Cathedral, which was very interesting. It's been around for many hundreds of years but has only occasionally had to fundraise. We set up a new campaign, which required working with the Charity Commission and charity lawyers. It was a great start for me in the charity world but it wasn't utilising all my leadership skills. I was approached to put my hat in the ring for Chief Executive at the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI) and was successful.

How did the RMBI compare with Canterbury Cathedral? I started with the RMBI in 2008 and it was very different from Canterbury. It was about delivering an operational output and I realised there were huge parallels between delivering military operations and care operations.

We look after 1,100 people in our care homes and we need to make sure each one of them is given the best possible care. There are 1,500 people employed ~

in the RMBI, which is the size of a very large regiment in the military, so it's about harnessing those skills, getting the right people in the right place at the right time with the right equipment, training and motivation, and operating as a team.

How has the RM Bl changed over the past eight years? The RMBI has had to adapt to social and economic pressures. When I arrived, the vast majority of our residents were active and mobile, and many had been with us for five, 10 or even 20 years. Today, the residential sector has shifted to high-dependency and end-of-life dementia care. Residents stay for a much shorter time and their requirements are more demanding. Therefore, the number of staff we need is higher and the unit cost of care has gone up, but local authority or NHS funding has not matched it, so the economic challenges have been very significant. We've had to find a lot of efficiencies, which has proved intellectually stimulating as well as rewarding.

Is the Masonic Charitable Foundation going to operate differently? In the RMBI, I insist that everyone speaks about the residents first, the staff second, the relatives third and everyone else fourth. That way the primary focus is on the residents. Similarly, with the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) I will encourage people to talk about our beneficiaries first because looking after them is the single most important thing we will do.

By bringing the four charities together we are improving the service by providing a single point of contact and a single process. Whether it's advice or financial grants, we're trying to make support easier to access. We are also providing increasing support to the masonic community- to Provincial Grand Almoners and Provincial Grand Charity Stewards. I'd like to see that strengthened as a result of being a single organisation.

Will the MCF have more of a voice? When we bring all the charities together, we will be a sizeable organisation in the UK charity sector and. as such, we should be recognised. We should be a voice contributing to the third sector in giving our point of view. The masonic community has not been well represented because it has comprised many small elements. One of the things that I hope the MCF will do is bring them together and be a strong voice in an important sector.

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tWe have more than 400 years of history and that will be the foundation for the MCF.'

What challenges do you face as a charity with a membership organisation behind it? There are very few charities that operate across quite such a broad spectrum. Many tend to focus on one area, whereas we provide whole-life support to the masonic community, at whatever age the help is needed. That's one of our strengths, but we also have to be mindful that, as our funds come from the masonic community, we spend those funds on causes that the community supports.

How is the MCF affected by the need to recruit and retain more masons? By the end of this decade, 50 per cent of Freemasons will be over 70. Clearly those masons will be relying on their pensions and savings, so we need to be mindful that income to the charities may well go down. We must look for efficiencies wherever we can, to get as much as we can out of every penny. I do believe, however, that by working with UGLE in supporting its future strategy for Freemasonry, we will be able to stem the decline in membership.

What is planned for the MCF? Between the four charities, we have more than 400 years of history and that will be the foundation for the M CF. There is a lot of work to do and the integration will have an impact on staff. That will take a bit of time so I've allocated 2016 to getting us fully operational in our new organisation.

As 2017 is the Tercentenary year, our focus will be on supporting a huge number of exciting initiatives. In 2018-19l'm looking to start growing the MCF, to provide services where we currently don't and to reach out to more beneficiaries. We need to build our brand, and our single name will make it easier to get that out into the community. The MCF has an exciting future and I feel hugely privileged to have been selected to lead it during these early years.

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The MFG surveys canvassed the opinions of present members and it is clear that while many lodges offer what good men seek, there is often a gap between expectation and reality. We need to communicate clearly and confidently what Freemasonry is and try harder to ensure that we select the right men, as well as offering a rewarding and enjoyable experience to the new member and his family.

The MFG has identified five areas where we must ensure the quality of what we do, and work is in progress to take these forward.

Image: As an initial step, we have a new logo and want to use 2017 as an opportunity to communicate more clearly the benefits of membership and demonstrate that, through practising our values, Freemasons contribute to the well-being of others.

A concerted effort is achieving many more positive articles and reports in the media. Our plans include an expansion of our use of social media to extend our reach and profile. Filming is under way to produce a television documentary to be shown later this year.

Members have identified their concern regarding the quality of many masonic centres and the value of their offering. These should offer a positive impression, value for money and be an asset rather than a financial millstone to members. A project team is considering how to develop advice and support for those with property concerns.

Attracting and selecting: Provinces are appointing Provincial Membership Officers as a prelude to improving the way in which we identify and select those who would add value to a lodge and appreciate our approach to life. This year we will be piloting a selection process in lodges in 10 Provinces to ascertain how best to assist them in this task.

Improving retention: We lose too many members, some through poor selection, others because we have not met their needs and expectations. This is very much to do with lodge culture and balancing the needs of the lodge with those of its members.

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Of the members surveyed, 75 per cent indicated that the aspects of Freemasonry that give the greatest help or value are: to feel part of a movement with history and traditional values; to make friends outside their normal social circle; to be part of something that supports those in need; and to achieve a sense of personal progress.

Understanding and knowledge: The MFG sought views on the importance of masonic knowledge, with 67 per cent citing it as very important to understand the symbolism and moral/ philosophical issues underpinning Freemasonry. More than 50 per cent reported only average or poor understanding. This is a core issue. In consultation with Provincial Grand Masters, a project has been established to consider how we might help, encourage and promote the development of educational activity and provide resources to underpin the three degrees ofthe Craft and the Royal Arch.

Supporting those that lead at all levels: The future of Freemasonry depends on identifying those with the potential to lead at lodge, Provincial and Grand Lodge levels. It is also recognised that opportunities for development and the degree of support could be far better. We intend to consider how better to prepare and support those that volunteer for lead roles within our lodges so that they receive the assistance they require.

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UGLE recognises that one size does not fit all. Lodges vary in their style, approach and interests. We encourage them to be open to the guidance that is offered but to also adapt it in a way that best suits their requirements. By doing this, we can create a successful future together that embraces Freemasonry's rich values and variety.

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Bridging the gap The Iron Bridge Lodge in Shropshire is attracting younger members with a blend of social media, streamlined ceremonies and core masonic values, as Peter Watts discovers

0 n 1 February 2016, something happened in Shropshire for the first time in more then a century. At a meeting room in Telford town centre, three new members were initiated into Freemasonry at one lodge on the same day. This was so exceptional it required a change in the rules. 'The laws say you can only initiate two at once,' says Andy Delamere of the meeting at The Iron Bridge Lodge. We had to seek special dispensation from the Provincial Grand Master.'

What makes it more extraordinary is that one of those new masons was only 20 years old Could the future of Freemasonry be blossoming in this corner of England?

It has been an impressive first 12 months for The Iron Bridge Lodge, No. 9897, which is named after a local landmark and created specifically to cater to the preferences of younger masons. In January 2015, The Iron Bridge Lodge became the 34th lodge to be consecrated in Shropshire and the first new lodge anywhere to join the Universities Scheme.

Launched in 2005, the scheme was created to attract students into Freemasonry, an idea inspired by the existing lodges at Oxford and Cambridge. While The Iron Bridge Lodge is not affiliated with any university, it welcomes all students to join its meetings.

One of The Iron Bridge Lodge's new masons is student Tom Perring, 28, who says he has been 'interested in Freemasonry for as long as I can remember' - an interest nurtured by reading copies of Freemasonry Today donated to him by an elderly mason. Tom explored various options until he heard about The Iron Bridge Lodge being set up.

'I followed them on Twitter and they followed me back, saying thanks for the follow and if I was interested in Freemasonry I should ask,' recalls Tom. 'I told them I was, and it went from there.'

FINDING NEW CHANNELS Embracing social media is just one way that The Iron Bridge Lodge is trying to appeal to a younger generation. When Shropshire's Deputy Provincial Grand Master Roger Pemberton found that 27 per cent of new masons in his Province resigned within five years, he knew that making changes to recruit and retain young masons was key, but wanted to do so without diminishing the gravitas of the ceremony.

Roger was among those trying to find a way to marry the procedures of Freemasonry with the responsibilities of contemporary life. We want to make Freemasonry attractive to young men and students in Shropshire, and one way to do that is to make it possible for them to be there,' he explains. ~

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'Society is very fast and unstable; Freemasonry offers a strong, decent core that can help people.'

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Lodges traditionally meet at Spm, when many people are still at work or looking after children. 'We therefore start at 7pm and finish by 9.45pm so people can get home at a reasonable hour. We've also made it a more attractive, simpler ceremony,' says Roger.

Proceedings have been streamlined by circulating reports and minutes by email before the meeting, rather than reading them out A buffet-style Festive Board has also replaced formal meals. This is more relaxed and provides an opportunity for masons to socialise.

Roger was convinced that these measures would bear fruit. 'If you have a market stall and you put it where people can't see it then nobody will buy anything,' he explains. 'But if you have something attractive that's easy to see, then people will be interested. It's about presentation - making sure people feel welcome when they join and that this welcome is maintained. None ofit affects the central tenets of Freemasonry, which are brotherly love, relief and a personal journey to truth.'

Ray Dickson, The Iron Bridge Lodge Secretary and a member of the founding conunittee, explains the journey that Shropshire Freemasons have been on, 'We could see younger people live in a very busy environment where everything is needed yesterday, so finding time simply to attend meetings is difficult. We looked at how we could a provide a meeting place that accommodates modern life.'

STUDENT RECRUITS As well as identifying ways to simplify the ceremony, the lodge founders contacted the Universities Scheme. 'It sat with our ideals - bringing in young people, embracing and encouraging them,' says Ray. 'It seemed to be a good match with the principles we had started to build at The Iron Bridge Lodge and how we were organising and structuring things.'

The founders visited three Universities Scheme lodges in Leicester, Oxford and Nottingham to see how they operated, and contacted others via Twitter and Facebook. The results have been impressive. The Iron Bridge Lodge had 70-odd

attendees at each meeting in 2015 and initiated seven new masons, some attracted by social media.

The Iron Bridge Lodge was the first Shropshire lodge on Twitter, with its young members eagerly sharing information with their friends. 1t puts it out there, the good we do, and that sparks an interest and shows this is a vibrant lodge,' says Andy.

The younger masons have also brought ideas of their own and new members into the fold. 'Young people bring other young people. They bring enthusiasm and they also bring innovation,' says Ray. 'We don't have a physical banner or tracing boards, we use projections - little things like that come from having younger people around They are very enthusiastic with social media. That's good for the lodge, Shropshire and Freemasonry in general.'

Tom is a fine arts student with an interest in film, so he's made reels for the lodge and plans to make another for the Universities Scheme. He feels Freemasonry has much to offer men of his generation: 'Society is very fast and unstable; Freemasonry offers a strong. decent core that can help people,' he says.

For Tom, Freemasonry provides young men with the opportunity to give something back. 'We're learning confidence and manners, becoming better people and meeting people we'd never otherwise rub shoulders with. It makes you want to return the favour, using whatever talents you've learnt at work and university.'

Tom is just one of the new recruits who will take Freemasonry forward. Harvey Greatrex is a 21-year-old student who discovered The Iron Bridge Lodge via the website. He is looking forward to finding out more about the Craft and its values. 'Some of the older masons tell us that we are still going to be in Freemasonry in 20 years,' he says.

Harvey's journey in The Iron Bridge Lodge is something that Roger hopes will be emulated elsewhere in Freemasonry. 'A lodge needs experienced people to start it off and run the main office until you get a cohort of masons who understand what it is about. We are two or three years away from that but in about five years, this lodge will be entirely run by new young men.'

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