Rei Kōtuku Charitable Trust receives significant help from The Manawatu Kilwinning Lodge

 

Rei Kōtuku Charitable Trust receives significant help from The Manawatu Kilwinning Lodge

Dr Amanda Evans gave an outline of the Rei Kōtuku Charitable Trust to the Brethren, visitors and guests of The Manawatu Kilwinning Lodge No 47 in Palmerston North after she was presented with a donation of $20,402.86 from the Lodge on 11 February 2026 at the Lodge rooms in the Manawatu Masonic Centre.

Rei Kōtuku is a paediatric palliative care service that provides specialist medical, nursing and allied health wraparound support to seriously ill children and their families from Wellington to Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki. It is funded through private contributions as it is not publicly funded.

In 15 months, they cared for 68 palliative babies, children and teenagers, including 29 who have died. They also provided bereavement support to their families.

WBro John Brooks WM created a Master’s project that recycled over 5.6 tonnes of lead-acid batteries in a 16-month period. The project was supported by the Manawatu Kilwinning Charitable Trust and The Freemasons Charity.  The Warehouse sponsored a flyer that was delivered by rural mail contractors. This assistance is greatly appreciated.

Acknowledgements: 

Photo:  W.Bro. Noel Nicholson, District Charity Officer; V.W.Bro. Craig Ancell, Divisional Charity Officer; W.Bro. John Brooks, W.M.; Dr Amanda Evans; V.W.Bro. Andrew Neilson, Grand Superintendent, Central North Island Region.

Freemasons Lodge Manawatu Kilwinning 47-Palmerston North.  https://www.facebook.com/ManawatuKilwinning

https://www.reikotuku.org.nz/