Honorary Royal Marine Rob Lang receives the Excellence in Care Award from Lincolnshire Freemasons for his extensive support of Royal Marines, NHS staff, and individuals with substance use disorders through mental health initiatives. A Freemason since 2022, Lang has established three self-help groups in Yorkshire’s East Riding, assisting over 150 Royal Marines and nearly 120 NHS staff this year. His commitment to the Royal Marines stems from a personal connection, and he serves as the Almoner for his Lodges in Scunthorpe. Lang initiates twice-monthly coffee mornings to combat isolation among older and vulnerable members, fostering community and increasing Lodge membership. Funded by the Province of Lincolnshire, these gatherings attract over 40 participants and have inspired similar initiatives in other Provincial centers. Provincial Communications Officer Stuart Pearcey emphasizes the importance of these efforts in enhancing member engagement and maintaining connections within the Masonic community.
December 7th, 2025
February 10th, 2026
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Title: Honorary Royal Marine recognised for decades of care work
Content: Honorary Royal Marine Rob Lang has been recognized for his support of Royal Marines, NHS staff, and individuals with substance use disorders through mental health initiatives. He received the Excellence in Care Award from Lincolnshire Freemasons for his significant contributions to the community.
Based in Scunthorpe, Rob has been a Freemason since 2022 and was honored at the Lincolnshire Provincial Grand Lodge meeting. He holds a degree in psychotherapy and has established three self-help groups for individuals with addiction in Yorkshire’s East Riding, aiding over 150 serving and retired Royal Marines and nearly 120 NHS staff this year.
Rob's involvement with the Royal Marines began from a personal connection during a failed enlistment attempt in the 1980s, leading him to help others in similar situations. Additionally, he serves as the Almoner for his Lodges in Scunthorpe and initiated twice-monthly coffee mornings aimed at preventing isolation among older and vulnerable members. These gatherings have not only fostered community but also contributed to increased membership, with several attendees returning to the Lodges after long absences.
The coffee mornings, funded by the Province of Lincolnshire, regularly attract over 40 participants and have been adopted by other Provincial centers. Provincial Communications Officer Stuart Pearcey highlighted the effectiveness of this initiative in maintaining connections among members and enhancing membership engagement.