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The Cup of Kindness  
 
 
THE GRAND ORDER OF LADY RATLINGS 'CUP OF KINDNESS'

Registered Charity No 1101033

President of the C.O.K. P.O. Barbara Windsor M.B.E.

Treasurer Susan Paule     suehardy@freeuk.com

Trustees:
P.Q. Val Fontaine       P.Q. Miriam Ginnett   P.Q. Joane Hall
P.Q. Peryl Plummer       P.Q. Marsha Rae Ratcliff  
2nd Gd. Miriam Ganjou   R. Taryn Kay    
 
 
 
  I'm often asked what is the Grand Order of Lady Ratlings "Cup of Kindness".
Is it made of Crystal or some other precious metal - where do you keep it - does it actually exist. Well the answer is that it's really a symbolic Cup, and each Lady Ratling has her own clear mental image of what the Cup looks like and represents.
But like so many wonderful ideals that live in peoples minds and inspire them, this imaginary Cup is very real. There are thousands of people who can gratefully testify to its existence. We have been dispensing Love - Kindness and Help from this Cup for 75 years. Although it has helped the Sick - Lonely - and Needy - MIRACULOUSLY it has remained FULL for all this time, so that we have been able to continue to give its blessings to so many grateful recipients.
There is a Biblical quote that says "My cup runneth over" - well all of you dear friends, have helped to keep our Cup full. Full of love and kindness - for so many years.
We have many wonderful magicians in the world, but none can produce a Cup as magical as ours - Because;
You can't see it - yet you Can See the big effect it has on people's lives.
You can't touch it - but the cup has Touched the lives of thousands.
You can't put a value on it - because it has no material value, but it is the Most Precious Ideal in the minds of all our members.
You can't hold it - but it is the very thing that we Hold dearest in our hearts, our special Magical Loving Cup.
Here's to the Health and Happiness of all those in Need - God Bless them, and long may they continue to benefit from our "Cup of Kindness" Charity.


by P.Q. Maggie Weedon.
 
     
  The "Cup of Kindness" was formed by the Lady Ratlings in May 1931, by our founder members. The current members are still working hard 73 years later, to try and maintain the original goal; to keep the "Cup" full and brimming over with Love and Kindness. Over the years the "CUP OF KINDNESS" has given tremendous help and support to many hundreds of worthy causes.
Just a few are listed below;