Welcome to
Harrogate and Claro
Masonic Lodge No. 1001
Becoming a freemason
Freemasonry is open to all men of good report who are 18 years and over.
Women are able to join one of two female-only Grand Lodges. The Order of Women Freemasons and The Honorable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons. The Council for Freemasonry underpins the continued progress of Freemasonry and aims to enhance further existing and longstanding collaboration and promote the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, between The United Grand Lodge of England and the two Grand Lodges for women Freemasons.
A Freemason is expected to have good morals, compassion and a kind and charitable disposition.
It is a voluntary organisation and, consequently, it is expected that a prospective member should ask to be considered for membership.
If you are interested in becoming a Freemason, we advise that you first talk to a family member, friend, or colleague whom you already know to be a member. They will explain to you what they can about the fraternity and help you find a suitable Lodge.
If you don't know anyone who is a member, please use our Contact Page, a member of the Lodge will be in touch to meet up and have an informal chat. We then can arrange further meetings to give you a chance to find out more about us.
Once you complete the application form, then you may be invited to meet a committee of Lodge members, prior to being balloted for membership. All being well, a date would then be fixed for your admission.
To find out more, please contact us here: Contact Page