MALDON Freemasons have presented a cheque to a charity that improves the quality of life for adult carers.

Beeleigh Abbey Masonic Lodge handed over a cheque for £250 to Maldon Action for Family carers at their Brickhouse Farm Community Centre.

Charity steward Martin Harvey said: “We chose Action for Family Carers because they approached us and we felt they were a very worthy local cause and they do a good job in the community.”

Maldon Action for Family Carers provide support and information to unpaid carers, respite care within the Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers, Springfield and Tiptree areas, plus counselling to both adults and young carers.