Handyside and Huntcliff Royal Arch Chapters, Saltburn presented Anna Taylor the C.E.O. of Autism Matters with a cheque for £900.00.

The cheque was presented by the current MEZ., of Handyside Chapter E Comp John Dauncey and E Comp Howard Bean of both Handyside and Huntcliff Chapters, E Comp Howard Bean is the Autism Angels Service Manager on behalf of Autism Matters.

The donation from the Chapters came to £450.00 which was then match funded by the Freemasons Charity of Yorkshire North & East Ridings, increasing the total donation to £900.00.

The Angels are autistic adults, who come together to learn D.I.Y. and gardening skills, they then use these abilities to assist vulnerable people, such as pensioners, the disabled, and people who find themselves struggling to manage these tasks themselves.

The Angels don't charge for their services, only asking for a donation to the charity, and this is dependent on whatever the individual can afford.

The demand for this service has expanded over the last few years, to a situation where they now operate 5 days a week and the money donated will go to purchasing some much-needed gardening equipment and tools.

Autism Matters and the Autism Angels cannot thank the Chapters of Saltburn and the Freemasons Charity of Yorkshire North & East Ridings enough for the donation, as this will make a massive difference to the work that can now be taken on.

The picture shows from left to right – the MEZ., E Comp John Dauncey (Handyside Chapter) Anna Taylor (CEO Autism Matters) E Comp Howard Bean (Handyside & Huntcliff Chapters) Comp Pat Palmer and some of the Autism Angels.