Sussex Masonic Order makes generous donation to Rockinhorse children’s charity

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Paul Rose, from the order, attended the charity’s Brighton headquarters this week to present the cheque, from the Grand Sovereign’s Care For Children Fund on behalf of his Division of Sussex.

Paul, accompanied by his Deputy, was met by the Charities Fund Raiser, Hollie Trezise, who accepted the cheque on behalf of the charity. Rockinghorse is a Brighton based charity that has been supporting children in Sussex for over 50 years and was set up by Dr. Trevor Mann in 1967, who recognised a real need for additional resources to improve healthcare services for sick children and babies.

The charity is best known as the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton.

They also provide vital support to the neighbouring Trevor Mann Baby Unit and it’s sister site, the Special Care Baby Unit based in the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. In addition, they support paediatric wards in hospitals across Sussex, specialist neonatal units, respite centres and children’s services in the county.

They fundraise to provide life-saving and cutting-edge medical equipment, and additional services and items to ensure that young people are treated in an environment better suited to their needs. They believe that wherever they are, children should always be allowed to be children.

The charity does not receive any government funding and relies on the generous support of individuals, community groups, schools, companies and trusts.

Paul said he was extremely pleased to make the presentation as it will be well used and will benefit those using the facilities. He added that, during his visit, he had been reminded that although there are many children who are suffering from an illness, they are all being extremely well cared for.