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ELMC invest £1.6million to make improvements to Hewlett Court Sheltered Housing

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Our clients dwell in one of the best sheltered accommodation venues in the county

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The ELMC hold various events throughout the year including the Spring Party

The ELMC AGM was held on September 26th 2019

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The ELMC make a £50,000 donation to Diabetes Care

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The East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC)

We are here to care for and to afford charitable assistance to needy Freemasons or their widows or to any of their dependent relatives.
The East Lancashire Masonic Charity
Hewlett Court
Newcombe Road
Holcombe Brook
Bury, BL0 9XJ

What We Do At The ELMC

The East Lancashire Masonic Charity is here to care for and to afford charitable assistance to needy Freemasons or their widows or to any of their dependent relatives, and to reach out to others in the communities in which we live who are deserving of our charitable support.

How We Help Local Charites

The relief of poverty by the provision of help and assistance to needy Freemasons, or their widows or any other of their dependent relatives, living predominantly but not exclusively in East Lancashire.

How To Leave a Legacy To The ELMC

Leaving a Legacy in your will has a huge positive impact and helps us to invest in vital services when they need them most, including financial and emotional support

Upcoming EL Festival 2026 events

by | 25 April 2023 | Hewlett Court News and Events, Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

The support of these events is greatly appreciated to aid in raising money for the EL Festival 2026.
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TLC Teddy Bears delivered to Salford Royal, Panda Unit

by | 25 March 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

Eric Baker, Area Charity Steward of City West delivered the second half of his consignment, delivering a further 2 boxes of TLC teddy bears to Salford Royal, Panda Unit last week. The Teddies for Loving Care initiative provides unique cuddly bears to Accident &...
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TLC Teddy Bears delivered to North Manchester Hospital

by | 18 March 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

On Monday 17th March, Eric Baker, Area Charity Steward of City West delivered two boxes of TLC teddy bears to North Manchester General Hospital children's unit for the benefit of children that are sick to ease their stress and anxiety whilst in hospital getting...
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Springhill Hospice grant to purchase new hot food trolleys

by | 17 March 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

In September 2024, Springhill Hospice in Rochdale received a grant from the East Lancashire Masonic Charities, grant-making committee, for the sum of £2,455.56, this total was also matched by a grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation giving a total grant of...
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Little Zoo to You

by | 4 March 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

Hewlett Court had a visit from Little Zoo to You on Tuesday 4th March, who came along with some interesting friends in tow. The ladies and gents greeted Spiro the Bearded Dragon, Beatrice the Guinea Pig, Kellogg the Corn Snake, and Gizmo the Tortoise. The ladies and...
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Pancake Day!

by | 4 March 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The ladies and gents were served pancakes on Tuesday 4th March for tea, accompanied by a slice of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar to celebrate Shrove Tuesday. Mel, Cook and Rachel, Team Leader were flipping away to make a total of 70 pancakes for all the enjoy, they...
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Therapy Dogs, Nationwide

by | 19 February 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The ladies and gents look forward to the monthly visits from Maggie and Pippa, Golden Retrievers who are part of Therapy Dogs Nationwide. On Wednesday 19th February, it was Pippa’s turn to come with owner Gill to spend the morning with everyone at Hewlett Court during...
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Valentine’s Day celebrations

by | 14 February 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

A lovely day was had by all at Hewlett Court celebrating Valentine's Day. The day started with a quiz all about ‘Love’ followed by a four-course lunch in the dining room all decorated for the occasion with gifts of chocolate hearts for all the ladies and gents. Later...
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Melodies and Memories

by | 30 January 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

Hewlett Court welcomed Suzy from Melodies and Memories for the first time on Thursday 30th January. The ladies and gents had a fabulous time singing and dancing along in their seats with the props provided.                
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Chinese New Year celebrations

by | 29 January 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The ladies and gents celebrated Chinese New Year, the year of The Snake on Wednesday 29th January. The residents enjoyed a Chinese style tea of Sweet & Sour Chicken with rice cooked by Mary accompanied with vegetable spring rolls and prawn crackers. Each resident...
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ELMC- Riverside Stoneclough – Emergency Disaster Fund

by | 13 January 2025 | Grant Making Committee | 0 Comments

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