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”
Category: ELMBF
Mark Master Masons Support Life-Saving Work with New Blood Bike Vehicle
On Friday, Provincial Grand Master John Smith and his wife Jane, together with Deputy Provincial Grand Master Mark Davis and his wife Yvonne, proudly took part in a special presentation ceremony for North West Blood Bikes.

They were there to hand over a brand-new emergency response vehicle — one of many being delivered across the country thanks to a remarkable £750,000 nationwide grant from the Mark Benevolent Fund.… Read more “Mark Master Masons Support Life-Saving Work with New Blood Bike Vehicle”
TSMs Famous Curry Night!

One night only TSMs famous curry night is coming to Bury Masonic Hall
Your chance to enjoy a Ruby Murray in great surroundings with live entertainment. Courtesy of Bury Masonic Hall and TSM (Charity) productions.
Supporting the ELMBF is an aim of our Province it’s our charity and it means so much to so many Mark Masons.… Read more “TSMs Famous Curry Night!”
Can you ride Tandem?
The Provincial Charity Steward Stewart Mills (TSM) is determined to raise as much money as possible for our amazing Charity ELMBF during his year 2023/24. In his efforts, which we are sure your lodge and your members are keen to support, Stewart will undertake a 125 miles ride on a tandem with his Mrs TSM (Janet) riding tandem.… Read more “Can you ride Tandem?”
Afternoon Tea at the New Venue
Sunday the 11th of June and the popular Afternoon Tea in aid of the East Lancs Mark Benevolent Fund returned at the Rochdale Golf Club where our hosts Howard and Carol were waiting to great us on a warm, sunny afternoon.… Read more “Afternoon Tea at the New Venue”
Curry Evening at Bury Masonic Hall
On Saturday 9th September at Bury Masonic Hall the Provincial Grand Charity Steward will host a special Curry evening including live entertainment.
There will be three choices of Curry ie vegetarian, Mild and Hot to choose from including the usual side dishes.… Read more “Curry Evening at Bury Masonic Hall”
Luxury Steam Train Trip
In East Lancashire, we have the ELMBF (East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund) our own Provincial Mark Charity which administers and distributes funds raised within the province of East Lancashire and any National donations provided by the Mark Benevolent Fund.
In addition to its responsibility for the administration of two groups of properties in East Lancashire, provided to give affordable




