Freemasonry is the oldest fraternal and charitable organisation in the world. So if you like to meet with friends, help others, and believe that integrity is an important virtue, you already qualify. All Freemasons possess these traits as well as a concern for each other and for the common good. Peace and harmony is also important to Freemasons, especially when they meet, that’s why any discussion concerning religion or politics is banned.
Any man over the age of 18 may join Freemasonry regardless of ethnic group, political views, economic standing or religion, although he is expected to have a faith. Students over the age of 18 can join one of the 73 University Scheme Lodges.
Women Freemasons have their own Lodges which are strictly women only, and have the same values and goals as the male lodges.
There are two Grand Lodges for women interested in becoming Freemasons: Freemasonry for Women; and the Order of Women Freemasons.