Why Join?
Become a Freemason
Throughout 300 years of heritage and history, our members have come from all walks of life and each with their own unique story to tell for why they became a Freemason.
Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and our aim is to empower members to be the best they can be.
Here’s just a few reasons to become a Freemason:
- You want to make new friendships
- You want to develop yourself
- You want to make a positive contribution to society
If what you have read strikes a cord with how you feel then come and meet us and talk. Put away any preconceptions and prejudices that you might harbour and see what you think. Improve yourself and help your fellow men.
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Becoming a Freemason means you’ll be joining about 170,000 members throughout England and Wales, as well as Districts overseas.
Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and the organisation’s 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.
We have more than 7,000 Lodges, with any man over the age of 18 welcome to join, irrespective of their race or religion. Students are also able to join one of 87 University Scheme Lodges.
Women are invited to join one of two female-only Grand Lodges: The Order of Women Freemasons and Freemasonry for Women.