Regattas Lodge and Paralympian Raise Over £12K to Boost Accessible Rowing

May 3, 2026

We’re delighted to share that Oxfordshire Freemasons have raised an incredible £12,470 in support of Love Rowing.

This funding has enabled the use of a new adaptive hoist at the City of Oxford Rowing Club, Donnington Bridge, helping make rowing more accessible to all.

We were also honoured to welcome Paralympic gold medallist Ben Pritchard, also and Oxfordshire Freemasons, who gave an inspiring talk and demonstrated how the new hoist works in practice.

This fantastic achievement was made possible thanks to the efforts of Regattas Lodge, a Henley-on-Thames based Masonic rowing Lodge, working in partnership with the Oxfordshire Freemasons’ principal charity.

Together, we’re proud to support inclusive projects right here in Oxfordshire.

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