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.

Sound Investment: Blackburn Empire Theatre Receives Boost for Audio Upgrade! Blackburn Empire Theatre

The Blackburn Empire Theatre is celebrating after receiving a £10,000 combined grant, with £5,000 from Masonic Charitable Foundation and £5,000 from The East Lancashire Masonic Charity . These generous donations will allow the theatre to upgrade its sound equipment,...

The ELMC Autumn Outing 18 September 2024

On Wednesday 18 September the ELMC Comforts Fund Committee organised a day trip to the Albert Docks Liverpool, with afternoon tea on the @floatinggrace. There were forty people in attendance, departing from Stanley House Function Rooms after a breakfast of Danish...

A Carnival of Unity: How a £3000 Grant from Freemasons Help Foster Community Cohesion in Manchester

In the heart of Manchester, where vibrant cultures converge, and the city's pulse beats with diversity, the annual Caribbean Carnival has long been a powerful symbol of unity, celebration, and cultural pride. Yet, in recent days, turbulent social situations—marked by...

Andrew brings home the World Championship Jiu Jitsu title and 3x Gold medals

Following on from the Education grant that was awarded to Andrew Perez to enable him to take part in the World Jiu Jitsu competition in Brazil, please read below information from his Father on Andrew’s achievements; ‘Andrew competed at the World Championship last...

Educational Grant of £2,500 to a remarkable young man, Andrew

At the last ELMC Committee of Benevolence Meeting on 25 June 2024, a significant decision was made that embodies the spirit of our community and its dedication to fostering growth and opportunity. The Committee awarded an Educational Grant of £2,500 to a remarkable...

Fisher’s Mobile Farm

On Wednesday 24th July we had a visit from Fishers Mobile Farm. The ladies, gents, staff and visitors enjoyed getting up close, petting, stroking and learning all about the farm animals. Brenda the calf loved being stroked as well as Doreen & Delilah the sheep and...

Friday Club

Every Friday the ladies, gents and staff gather in the lounge for a tipple and chat. Friday 19th July was no different when some gathered in the courtyard to enjoy the sun whilst sipping on a drink and relishing an ice lolly to cool them down in the sun.  

Freemason’s Mountainous Donation

A donation of £3,154.98 from the ELMC was made to Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Service which provided a new defibrillator and 3 specialised stretchers designed for rescue work which cane mould around a patient’s body and provide full body, pressure point free...

Therapy Dogs

We always love our visits from Maggie, Golden Retriever and owner Gill from Therapy Dogs! The ladies and gents love seeing her every month, giving her a stroke and tickling her belly.