Latest ELMC News Articles

Grant for Jigsaw, Bury to attend Bendrigg Trust trip!

The ELMC were thrilled to approve the grant for Jigsaw, Bury to cover the costs involved for 20 members to attend a weekend to Bendrigg Trust, Cumbria plus the hire of the coach. The charity received a grant from ELMC of £1550 which was match funded by the MCF with a...

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...

Art 4 All

David Lightbown, The Chairman of the ELMC Committee of Benevolence and Julie Ward, Director of Operations were invited...

ELMC Annual Holiday 2022

The ELMC set off on their travels to The Clifton Park Hotel, St Annes on Monday 23rd May for the Annual Holiday. On...

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ELMC Spring Party 2022

The ELMC Spring Party 2022 was held on Tuesday 5th April at Stanley House, Audenshaw in which invited guests included...

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ELMC Autumn Outing 2021

ELMC Autumn Outing On Monday 20 September, the Comforts Fund Committee organised the ELMC Autumn Outing to the Lake...

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