Who We’re Looking For

Applicants for membership must be able to demonstrate good character.

Joining Freemasonry is a long term and important time committment.

Freemasons lodges meet on the same day of the week, once a month, for a certain number of times per year. For example, you may hear that a lodge meets on the third Thursday, September through to April. It is important to think about what nights of the week are acceptable to you, as it has a bearing on which lodge is selected.

You must be able to cover the subscription fee to a lodge. This is in the region of £270 a year, excluding meals after the meeting (which you are expected to attend) which is approximately £22. Plus, some amount of charity which is at your own discretion. Such subscription costs are towards;

1. The costs of the hall upkeep
2. The direct costs to the lodge itself
3. A contribution towards the administration, and charitable endeavours of the provincial and national structures of Freemasonry

You must be able to confirm that you can afford these subscriptions. If a member cannot pay such subscriptions, then he will be unfortunately excluded from his lodge.

Male Adult

All applicants must be male and aged 18 and over.

Female Freemasonry has existed for over 100 years and is an independent organisation. Please visit Order of Women Freemasonry or HFAF for further information.

A Belief In A Supreme Being

You must to be able to answer positively to this extremely important question. Not being able to do so will unfortunately preclude you from being a Freemason. If you have any questions about this please feel free to talk to us.

Proposer and Seconder

If you would like to apply to be an applicant you must have two existing Masons who are members of the Lodge you are joining to support your application.

These members will ‘propose and second’ you. Many applicants approach our lodges who don’t know anyone who is a Mason, and that’s perfectly fine. Members who joined in the past knew each other via work, or family. This is simply not the case these days due to the nature of work and life.

If you’re interested in becoming a Mason, we’ll take the time to get to know you, and you can get to know us by attending several of our open functions.

There is no rush.