The RMBI has been caring for older Freemasons and their dependants for over 160 years, operating 17 care homes across England and Wales offering a range of high quality care. Many of these Homes are registered for both residential and nursing care and a number offer specialist dementia care.
     Donations, festivals and legacies are an invaluable source of income for the RMBI. Through the generosity of Freemasons, the RMBI has provided support to 40% of residents in its care homes. This translates to just over £4 million in financial support, ensuring that an RMBI Home is a home for life for those residents who run out of capital during the period of their care in an RMBI Home.
     The RMBI is able to offer this level of support for as long as we can cater for the individual’s care needs. This ensures that residents receive high quality care with the peace of mind that they will not be evicted if they are unable to pay their fees. Our grateful thanks go to the Provinces for their continual effort in raising money to enable us to continue supporting older Freemasons and their dependants.
     The Association of Friends groups – a type of supporters club within each of our Home – also plays a vital part in supporting the RMBI and its residents. Their dedication and commitment in organising events and raising money is greatly appreciated by staff and hugely benefited by residents.

For more information on the RMBI and its services, visit the RMBI’s website at www.rmbi.org.uk

Working Jointly to Help Freemasons

The charities are working hard together to support Freemasons and their dependants.
     The RMBI have a team of six Care Advice Visitors who work throughout England and Wales and know a great deal about health and welfare rights and benefits. The Team visit people in their own homes, or may speak to someone via telephone and post out information.
     The Team give advice on how to apply for residency in an RMBI Home and how this could be financed. They can also give advice on all aspects of the services offered by the RMBI, the other Central Masonic charities and by statutory and voluntary agencies. An example of their work can be found below.
     A Provincial Grand Almoner raised concerns to his regional RMBI Care Advice Visitor regarding an older Brother living alone with health problems. The gentleman lived in a block of flats and was finding it increasingly difficult to manage on his own.
     The Care Advice Visitor made contact with the Brother to determine the best options available to him that would cater for his long-term care needs and liaised with the lodge almoner, as appropriate. He decided to move into an RMBI Home, and with support from the Masonic Samaritan Fund, was able to trial the Home on a short-term respite stay before moving in permanently.
     The RMBI Care Advice Team hold talks at lodge meetings, coffee mornings and fellowship groups. If you would like a member of the Care Advice Team to visit one of your meetings or you wish to talk to someone about your care needs, please get in touch by visiting www.rmbi.org.uk or call us on 020 7596 2400.

CONTACT DETAILS Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ T 020 7596 2400 F 020 7404 0724 enquiries@rmbi.org.uk www.rmbi.org.uk