Why become a Freemason?

Two Freemasons are enjoying a beer at the Café and Bar at Freemasons Hall in London 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.

As one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, we have a thriving community of approximately 170,000 members throughout England and Wales, as well as Districts overseas. Freemasons use four key values to help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect, and Service. Those values, upheld by its members, offer a framework for making better choices in life and living a more fulfilling and purposeful existence.

Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and our aim is to empower members to be the best they can be.