What is Freemasonry?​
The meaning of Freemasonry is very much for the individual, for some its about charity, those deserving causes, making a contribution to society, for some its about making new friends or acquaintances and others its an enjoyable hobby.
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Can anyone become a Freemason?
Freemasonry is open to all regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or wealth. Membership is open to any man over the age of 21, we have more than 7000 lodges, students who are over 18 are able to join one of our 85 University Scheme Lodges.
Women are able to Join one of two female-only Grand Lodges: The Order of Women Freemasons (owf.org.uk) and Freemasonry for Women (hfaf.org)
What are the values of Freemasonry?
INTEGRITY-FRIENDSHIP-RESPECT-CHARITY
Integrity - Building good people and membership provides the structure and help to achieve this.
Friendship - Building together, membership gives a good foundation for friendships to be created, many of which will last for life.
Respect - Building Unity, bringing members together irrespective of race, religion, or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.
Charity - Building Compassion, kindness and charitable giving is ingrained within the principles of freemasonry providing the structure for members to positively contribute to their communities and various causes.
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