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We have one purpose – to raise funds to support the needy within Freemasonry and our local communities

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

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

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We involve our clients in planning at every opportunity

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

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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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Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) grant for Dr Kershaw`s Hospice

by | 7 August 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

(Jill Kirkham and members of the inpatient unit staff receiving the TLC Bears from the Eastern Area Charity Steward) The Eastern Area Charity Steward, Russ Perks recently applied to the ELMC, for a Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) grant for Dr Kershaw`s Hospice in Royton...
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Therapy Dog visit

by | 6 August 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

There’s nothing quite like the calming presence of a furry friend! On Wednesday 6th August, our ladies and gents were visited by Golden Retriever, Maggie from Therapy Dogs Nationwide — a beautiful session filled with gentle touches, wagging tails, and heartwarming...
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Lorna’s Korner Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser

by | 5 August 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We were delighted to support our local business, Lorna's Korner on Tuesday 5th August, for their fundraising event to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Due to poor weather conditions forecasted, we reached out to see if they would like to hold their event at...
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Conservatory Rebuild – Update

by | 1 August 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

Our exciting new project at Hewlett Court is well underway, with the first phase complete for the rebuild of our conservatory! We now have a brand new conservatory which will create a more accessible, safe, and enjoyable space for our ladies and gents. Work will...
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YPC Summer Outing to the Crocky Trail

by | 30 July 2025 | Latest ELMC News, Young Peoples Committee | 0 Comments

On Wednesday 30th July, TLC and the young people visited Crocky Trail in Chester for the summer outing. What an exciting day it was, filled with slides, inflatables, and water [of course] lots of climbing testing the individual’s nerves and agility and in the case of...
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Jersey Girls Ice Cream

by | 21 July 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The ladies and gents were treated to a delightful surprise on Monday 21st July thanks to a visit from Jersey Girls Dairy Ice Cream, our local homemade ice cream parlour. Natalie and Harry arrived with a colourful selection of homemade ice cream, including mint ripple,...
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Louis the Pianist 

by | 18 July 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

On Friday 18th July, the beautiful sound of live piano music filled Hewlett Court as the very talented pianist Louis, performed for the ladies and gents. It was a truly special moment with lots of toe tapping, smiles, and reminiscing.   Music has a wonderful way of...
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Conservatory Re-Build

by | 10 July 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

As family, friends and visitors will have noticed, we have an exciting new project in action at Hewlett Court, our existing conservatory has been fully knocked down and is in the process of being rebuilt — all part of our mission to create a more accessible, safe, and...
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Lee Lambert

by | 9 July 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We had a wonderful time on Wednesday 9th July with singer Lee Lambert, who brought so much joy to our residents through classic tunes and warm, bubbly energy! From toe-tapping to singing along and even dancing in their seats, it was a heartwarming afternoon full of...
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Hewlett Court in Bloom!

by | 8 July 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

As summer settles in, the Hewlett Court grounds have transformed into a vibrant canvas of colour and life thanks to Head Groundsman Paul Sellers and Assistant Alston Hall for their continued hard work. From delicate petals unfolding in the early morning light to heady...
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