As part of their monthly charitable giving programme, Eboracum Lodge’s September donation was one of £500 to Kyra Women’s Project, a local York charity run by a host of volunteers.

The charity was founded in 2013. It was recognised at that time that when women feel most vulnerable and alone, there is a desperate need for immediate support and unfortunately many women had to wait a considerable time to receive that needed specialist intervention and support. This lack of support following formal specialist treatments diminished the effectiveness of the primary interventions and outcomes. To alleviate this and empower women to make positive changes in their lives at their own pace, Kyra offers

• Social spaces, like our drop-ins, where you can meet new people, make friends, and explore the support available at Kyra.
• Courses and workshops on topics such as recovery from domestic abuse, anxiety, self-esteem, resilience, assertiveness, loss, and boundaries.
• Confidential counselling.
• Practical support, including legal advice, money management, and ICT skills.
• Mentoring and coaching to help set goals, develop strategies, and navigate challenges.
• Wellbeing activities, from singing, poetry, and creative writing to gardening, walking, mindfulness, and crafts.
• Specialist support for young people and those affected by neurodiversity.

Funding which mainly comes from grants and public donations is always tight so the charity were really appreciative of the Lodge’s donation and expressed their grateful thanks for the donation which will help them continue their important work within the City.

If you want to learn more about helping the charity, please contact them on contact@kyra.org.uk.

The photo shows Vicky Evans, Kyra’s Finance & Operations Manager standing next to George Urwin, the Lodge’s Charity Steward who is holding the cheque with Jim Cooper Eboracum’s Worshipful Master with many of the Kyra team looking on.