Our Values
Rather than working on buildings like the masons of old, today’s Freemasons focus on building themselves as people of integrity, and membership provides the structure to help achieve that goal..
Integrity
Friendship
One of the oldest social organisations in the world, Freemasonry is not defined by an ideology. It is open to people from all religions and political persuasions and provides the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.
Respect
With a membership of more than 150,000 people drawn from communities across the UK, Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.
Charity
Kindness and charitable giving are deeply ingrained within the principles of Freemasonry. The organisation provides a support structure that helps members make positive contributions to communities and worthwhile causes through fundraising events or volunteer work. Read more here
Addition Information
This link: https://youtu.be/SoaHgzeOVL8 will take you to a page in which several of our members talk about what made
them join Freemasonry and what they enjoy most about being a member.
This link: http://bit.ly/3UPzRV1 will take you to an on-line booklet, ‘An Introduction to Freemasonry’ which gives details of what it is like being a Freemason, particularly in Yorkshire.
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