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East Lancashire |
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| Mark Charities The Mark Benevolent Fund was established in 1868, they are responsible for raising and distribution of funds nationally. They hold annual Festivals around the Provinces and the money raised by these and other efforts is used for both Masonic and non-Masonic charities. In East Lancashire we have the ELMBF (East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Ltd.) our own Provincial Mark Charity who administer and distribute funds raised within the Province of East Lancashire and any National donations provided by The Mark Benevolent Fund. The ELMBF is administered by a Committee of Management who formulate policy and direct the affairs of the Fund. |
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| W Bro John Crawford, W Bro Philip Conn, W Bro George Davis |
| They are also responsible for the administration of two groups of properties in East Lancashire provided to give affordable accommodation to elderly Masons, their widows and dependants; one is in Bolton and named Cannon’s Close and the other called Prior’s Close is in Blackburn. East Lancashire is unique in being the only Province to provide this facility for its members. A full account of how they came about is available by using this link |