Becoming a Freemason

Firstly, Welcome to this page. If you have an interest in joining Freemasonry, or are simply curious this is a good place to start. Just for starters - Freemasonry is not a Secret Society and you don't have to wait to be asked to join. Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It is the Second Biggest Givers to Charity in the UK after the National Lottery. Whether its the formal part or the social activities for friends and family, a warm reception is assured.

Cosham Masonic Centre is part of the Masonic Province of Hampshire & The I.O.W. The short animated video below video below provides a useful introduction.

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 175,000 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 Charity.

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

From the Universities Scheme and New and Young Masons Clubs, to special interest Lodges, Freemasonry gives members many opportunities to make a wide circle of friends for life. Finding bonds with people who share common interests and meeting people from all different backgrounds are just some of the ways Freemasonry can help cultivate lasting friendships.

You want to develop yourself

Freemasonry is all about building character and supporting members as individuals. It’s these foundations that allow members to develop themselves, from increased self-confidence to transferable skills such as public speaking.

You want to make a positive contribution to society

Whether taking part in social events or fundraising, charity is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions to deserving causes and it’s because of this we’re recognised as one of the largest charitable givers in the country, contributing £51.1m to deserving causes in 2020.

The next step is to click on the contact us button below and arrange for a tour of the building and an outline of Freemasonry. You can, ask any questions you like. There's absolutely no obligation or pressure.