We are kind to our residents, their families and each other because we are passionate about how we deliver care. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and their wishes respected at all times.
We are here to help and be supportive in our approach to care, placing residents at the heart of all we do. We treat each person as an individual, recognising the things that are important to them and working as a team to achieve this.
We are open, honest and trusted in delivering care to Freemasons, their dependants and the wider communities. We have been supporting older people for over 180 years, and we work closely with our residents, their families and each other to offer a safe environment.
The Grand Lodge started the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund for men in 1842 and for females in 1849.
In 1850, the first Home was opened in East Croydon and the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI) was established.
The Home remained in Croydon for over 100 years until 1955 when it was transferred to Harewood Court in Hove after identifying the need for bigger premises.
Today, RMBI Care Co. has 17 care homes in England and Wales and supports older Freemasons, their families and people in the wider community with residential care, nursing and dementia support.
Harewood Court, Hove, East Sussex
Devonshire Court, Oadby, Leicestershire
Scarbrough Court, Cramlington, Northumberland
Prince George Duke of Kent Court, Chislehurst, Kent
Connaught Court, Fulford, York
Lord Harris Court, Sindlesham, Berkshire
Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan
The Tithebarn, Great Crosby, Liverpool
Queen Elizabeth Court, Llandudno, Conwy
James Terry Court, Croydon, Surrey
Cornwallis Court, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Zetland Court, Bournemouth, Dorset
Cadogan Court, Exeter, South Devon
Prince Michael of Kent Court, Watford, Hertfordshire
Shannon Court, Hindhead, Surrey
Barford Court, Hove, East Sussex
Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, Braintree, Essex
Scarbrough Court, Cramlington, Northumberland (re-built on the original site)
Re-build of James Terry Court, Croydon, Surrey
In 2016 the four Masonic charities were brought together to become the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) and the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution became The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company, or RMBI Care Co.
RMBI Care Co. is part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Funded entirely through the generosity of Freemasons, their friends and families, the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) builds better lives by encouraging opportunity, promoting independence and improving wellbeing.
Vision for society: Everyone has the opportunity to lead positive, active and fulfilling lives, especially those that are in need, disadvantaged or marginalised.
Vision for the Masonic Community: Masonic families are healthy, stable and secure by providing them with the opportunities to participate actively in their community and succeed in life.
To be a force for good by providing support, care and services to Freemasons and their families in need, and supporting other charities to help the most disadvantaged in society.
Responsive to need: MCF is a listening and inclusive organisation, which identifies need and provides essential support to the communities with which they work.
Making a difference: They are compassionate and dedicated to changing people’s lives in ways that are shown to have a positive impact.
Striving for excellence: MCF works in a professional, collaborative and innovative way to provide the best service to their supporters, their beneficiaries and one another.
For more information, please visit: www.mcf.org.uk
RMBI Care Co. supports Freemasons, their families and people in the wider community. The charity works closely with the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), home of Freemasonry in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and a number of Districts overseas.
One of the oldest secular social and charitable organisations in the world, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals.
For Freemasons, there are four important values that help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Service. Their aim is to empower members to be the best they can be – it’s about building character, supporting members as individuals and helping them make a positive contribution to society.
They believe that Freemasonry provides a structure for members to come together under these common goals, enabling people to make new friendships, develop themselves and make valuable contributions to charitable causes.
For more information, please visit: www.ugle.org.uk