The East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund (ELMBF) is proud to continue supporting The North West Air Ambulance Charity. This has been a charity that has been supported since 2024 and the impact that support has had alongside the fantastic work the charity is able to do is quite remarkable.… Read more “The ELMBF Continues to Save Lives”
At the most recent meeting of Friendship Mark Lodge No. 1459, the Brethren had the privilege of welcoming Nicola McCarthy, Young Carers Coordinator, and Julie Brewis, Young Carers Support Worker from Positive Steps. Their heartfelt presentation highlighted the incredible work being carried out to support young carers across the Oldham area, with collaborative arrangements extending throughout Greater Manchester and Lancashire.… Read more “Friendship Mark Lodge Making Positive Steps”
Congratulations to W.Bro. Geoffrey Howarth, P.Prov.GSW, on celebrating an outstanding 50 years in the Mark Degree – a truly remarkable milestone and a testament to a lifetime of dedication to Freemasonry. 🎖️
Initiated into Temperance Mark Lodge in February 1976, Geoffrey has given decades of faithful service to the Order.… Read more “Golden Jubilee Celebrations!”
The East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund (ELMBF) is proud to support another outstanding local initiative helping people who may be struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.
Recently, the ELMBF presented a £1,000 donation to The Centre of YES, a vibrant non-profit group based at Higher Blackley Community Centre in Manchester.… Read more “ELMBF The Centre of Yes Donation”
On 10th February 2026, our Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master John Hartley Smith, accompanied by our Deputy Provincial Grand Master Mark Davis, alongside a deputation of their Provincial Officers, gathered at Adoniram Mark Lodge No. 1065 to celebrate the 50th anniversary in Mark Masonry of W.Bro.… Read more “50th Anniversary Celebrations!”
The East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund (ELMBF) have invited each of the 72 Lodges which meet within the Province of East Lancashire to nominate a charity which they feel would especially benefit from a donation of £1000 towards the services they provide for the public at large.… Read more “ELMBF TDAS Donation”