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

We involve our clients in planning at every opportunity

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

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

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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 Rachel Cookson | 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.

TLC Bears delivered to Bury Hospice

by Rachel Cookson | 19 June 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

Vince Dover, Area Charity Steward of Western Area was delighted to hand deliver a box of 70 TLC Bears to Bury Hospice. The lovely teddies will be used in our welcome bags and gifted to the children who attend the Sunflower Group (bereavement support for 5-11 year...

Father’s Day

by Rachel Cookson | 15 June 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We would like to wish all the amazing dads, grandads and father figures out there a Happy Father’s Day! To treat the gents on Father's Day, they enjoyed a pie and a pint in the lounge in the afternoon to celebrate their love and support each day.

ELMC Grant to Shaw Playhouse Youth Theatre

by Rachel Cookson | 11 June 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

In February, Shaw Playhouse Youth Theatre received a grant from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC), grant making committee, for the sum of £1,500.00 to purchase 12 Drama blocks, and a new PA System for the theatre. Shaw Playhouse Youth Theatre or as they are...

Greater Good Project

by Rachel Cookson | 10 June 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

On Tuesday 10th June, the girls from the Greater Good Project came to entertain the ladies and gents with their energetic dances which everyone got involved with. Dancing with props and singing along to the well known songs which were sang. A fabulous morning was had...

Fire Safety Talk

by Rachel Cookson | 9 June 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

On Monday 9th June, we welcomed The Ramsbottom Fire Crew to Hewlett Court. The firemen came to give an informative talk about fire safety around the home, with subjects of plugs/extension leads and adapters, electric heaters, electric blankets, how to prevent fires...

ELMC Annual Holiday 2025

by Rachel Cookson | 5 June 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

On Monday 26th May, guests of the ELMC set off on their travels to Lytham, St Anne's for the Annual Holiday 2025. Over 60 guests of the Charity attended, a small number of the holiday makers enjoyed a light lunch at Hewlett Court prior to departure to St Anne’s by...

Lewis the singer!

by Rachel Cookson | 4 June 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We welcomed a new entertainer to Hewlett Court on Wednesday 5th June, Lewis who put on an amazing performance singing for the ladies and gents! Singing favourites such as Moon River, Sweet Caroline, No More Tears in Heaven and Beautiful Tonight everyone enjoyed...

Italian Themed Tea

by Rachel Cookson | 2 June 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

The ladies and gents have all enjoyed tucking into an Italian themed tea on Monday 2nd June. Choosing either Spaghetti Bolognaise or Margarita Pizza both accompanied with a slice of garlic bread, it went down a treat!

ART 4 ALL charity group Educational Grant

by Rachel Cookson | 27 May 2025 | Latest ELMC News | 0 Comments

The ELMC educational fund grant of £2100.00 funded a trip for the Ribble Valley ART 4 ALL charity group to Salts Mill and to view the works of David Hockey. The group then recreated many of their own works over the past few months and included their works in the...

Melodies and Memories

by Rachel Cookson | 23 May 2025 | Hewlett Court News and Events | 0 Comments

We had a fantastic Friday afternoon on 23rd May with Suzy from Melodies and Memories, who came to perform for us! With a range of exercises incorporated into her performance, the ladies and gents enjoyed a singalong as they did gentle armchair exercises. ...