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

We involve our clients in planning at every opportunity

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

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

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

Become a Friend of the ELMC and help those in need

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

The support of these events is greatly appreciated to aid in raising money for the EL Festival 2026.

New Years Day celebrations

The ladies and gents started off the New Year with a glass of Buck’s Fizz on arrival to breakfast followed by a full breakfast cooked by Mary. Everyone then gathered in the main lounge at 11am for Brandy or Baileys coffee and mince pies reminiscing about the past year...

New Years Eve Party

What better way to bring in the New Year than with a New Years Eve party, Hewlett Court style. Hosts - Claire, Megan, Erika and Christine welcomed the ladies and gents to the ticket only event from 6pm to enjoy a spectacular evening full of fun to bring in the New...

New Years Eve

The ladies had a pamper morning with Courtney and Jayne ready for the big New Years Eve party, they enjoyed a glass of fizz whilst having a manicure. The ladies, gents and staff then gathered in the main lounge to have a few games of ‘Bingo’ and ‘Play Your Cards...

Boxing Day fun!

The game was on, on Boxing Day as everyone played ‘Name 5 things’. Well done to Pat, Tom and Paul for all reaching the final and each winning a prize.

Christmas Day at Hewlett Court

What a lovely Christmas day we had at Hewlett Court. The residents started the morning greeted at the dining room with a glass of bucks fizz before being served a full breakfast cooked by Mel. Everyone then joined together in the lounge to enjoy a mince pie and a...

Christmas Eve at Hewlett Court

The day started with the ladies having their hair styled and their nails painted whilst sipping on prosecco ready for the festive celebrations. Katie Fiddlestix put on a harmonious performance for everyone in the afternoon. A buffet made by cook Mel was served ready...

Tottington Brass Band and Visit from Santa

What a magical day we had on Sunday 23rd December! We had the brilliant Tottington Brass Band in to perform, they did an astounding performance and everyone gathered in the main lounge to hear them play. The ladies and gents sang along to Festive Favourites and had a...

Peter Kozuri the Accordionist and Christmas Bingo!

On Monday 23rd December, we were joined by Peter Kozuri the Accordionist. Peter came to play some festive music for the ladies and gents and everyone enjoyed singing along to the well known Christmas songs. In the afternoon staff joined the ladies and gents in the...

Teresa Harper

Theresa Harper joined us on Friday 20th December with a brilliant performance for the ladies and gents! Dressed for the festivities she got everyone in the Christmas spirit and we all had a great time!!