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​“And now abideth faith, hope and charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” Corinthians 13:13

 

As Orangemen we are obligated to cultivate truth, justice, kindness and charity. It should therefore come as no surprise that the Orange Institution, and indeed the wider ‘Orange family’ are involved in a host of charitable fundraising initiatives right across the organisation. Sometimes there are high profile national charities, and in other cases they are small local causes in need of support.

 

The Grand Master has in recent years highlighted a particular charity and encouraged members to support that cause. This initiative has encouraged support for a range of charities including Northern Ireland Air Ambulance, Action Cancer, Help for Heroes, Kidney Research and the Christian Institute. Most recently, funds were raised to support the work of Northern Ireland Pancreatic Cancer during 2024.

 

These initiatives have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds over the past decade. There are also countless examples of individual members, lodges and Districts involvement in fundraising initiatives – from concerts, barbeques, running marathons to leg waxing - and everything in between!

 

One notable initiative which received much justified recognition was the efforts of a group of Orangemen, mostly from Banbridge District, who undertook a series of challenges in order to raise support for Children’s cancer charities following the diagnosis, and tragic death of Adam Watson (9) from Leukaemia. The efforts of the ‘Hiking for Little Heroes’ group culminated in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – where they held a high-altitude Lodge meeting on the slopes of the highest free-standing mountain in the world. To date, that group alone has raised over £280k.

 

The pages of the Orange Standard and the numerous social media posts from Lodges capturing cheque presentations to various causes illustrate the ongoing charitable initiatives undertaken by our members and the selfless commitment to helping the lives of others.

 

Our members also generously support the work of our own Orange charities – particularly the Lord Enniskillen Memorial Orange Society which helps care for and support members and their families in times of tragedy and need. Members may also apply for educational bursaries and grants to support post-secondary educational pathways. This benevolence to widows, orphans and those unable to work through illness or injury is an often-overlooked benefit of Orange membership. For many years, charity has been and remains an important pillar of the Orange Institution.

 

Our members are motivated not only to help each other, but also to do their duty by helping the poor, weak and vulnerable – regardless of their background, religion or political affiliations.

 

Wor. Bro. Iain Carlisle, CEO GOLI

Orange Standard April 2025

KILDOAG LOL 1164 were proud to present a cheque for £3,200 in aid of both The North West Cancer Centre and Friends of Cancer Centre.

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This fantastic total was raised through our Spring Tractor Run and a very special Charity Night held in memory of the late Brother Stanley McCombe.

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On behalf of the lodge, the presentation was made by Bro Alan Moore, Bro Winston Boyd, Bro Eddie Brown, and Bro Alan Kennedy.

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We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported these events – your generosity makes a real difference in our community

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December 2025