One Journey,
One Organisation
Building a caring society
with Integrity
Common foundation
for Friendship
Treat others
with Respect
Create an impact
through dedicated Service

Welcome to

Freemasonry in Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire

Welcome to the Masonic Province of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire.

One of the oldest secular social and charitable organisations in the world, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals.

For Freemasons, there are four important values that help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Service. In today’s world filled with uncertainty, these principles ring as true now as they have at any point in the organisation’s history.

Membership is open to men over 18 from all backgrounds and the organisation’s aim is to empower members to be the best they can be – it’s about building character, supporting members as individuals and helping them make a positive contribution to society.

Freemasonry provides a structure for members to come together under these common goals, enabling people to make new friendships, develop themselves and make valuable contributions to charitable causes. We are one of the largest charitable givers in the country, contributing £51.1m to deserving causes in 2020.

Mission Statement

What We Are (Purpose)
We are a unique members’ organisation that has thrived for over 300 years. Having no political or religious affiliations, we comprise members of all ages, races, religions, cultures and backgrounds. We meet in our individual Lodges throughout the country where we have ceremonial traditions which encourage us both to be more tolerant and respectful and actively to fulfil our civic and charitable responsibilities; we also make time to eat, drink and meet together, and form lifelong friendships.
What We Aim For (Vision)
To attract those from all backgrounds and walks of life, enabling them to develop into more thoughtful and confident people. To inspire and challenge them to practise the core values we celebrate – Integrity, Friendship, Respect, Service – in their private and public lives. To cement our reputation as a force for good in our communities and society at large and as a thriving organisation that people aspire to join.
How We Will Achieve This (Mission)
Over the next 7 years, we will enhance our reputation as a thriving organisation that people aspire to join and broaden our membership across all age groups.

Our Values

Integrity

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.

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.

Service

Whether participating in events, fundraising for a charitable cause or volunteering for public or community organisations, service is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions by donating time, resources and skills.

Our History & Achievements

Barely a decade after the foundation of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717, Freemasonry had become the largest and arguably the most influential of Britain's many clubs and societies. This continued into the 20th century, a key factor being the widespread promulgation of the 1723 Constitutions of the Freemasons, which pioneered the cutting-edge principles of a philosophy known as 'The Enlightenment':

  • Religious tolerance, something wholly radical in a world characterised by religious conflict.
  • Meritocracy, at a time when birth and wealth determined success.
  • High standards of interpersonal civility.
  • Scientific and artistic education.
  • Societal and personal self-improvement.

An organisation for all cultures and backgrounds

Our members have come from all walks of life and each with their own unique story to tell for why they became a Freemason.

One of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world

Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles. Let us take you on a journey back in time.

United Grand Lodge of England Statistics

Members

175,000

Charity Fundraising

£51.1m

Yearly Volunteering Hours

18.5m

Provincial Statistics

Members

2900+

Meeting Places

23

Latest News

  • Provincial Grand Chapter

    Monday 16th June, Northants & Hunts held the annual Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter. The most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Excellent Companion Mark Constant and his team welcomed a number...
  • Hinchingbrooke Supports Sawtry Charity

    Hinchingbrooke Lodge Charity Steward, WBro Sean Dennis, along with WBro Jeremy Crompton, recently attended Caresco, a community charity based at Sawtry, to present a donation of £532 raised within...
  • Quarterly Communication 2025

    For those that haven’t been to a Quarterly Communications meeting at Great Queen Street, next year should really be on your calendar.
  • Provincial Grand Lodge and Three Counties 2025

    May 2025 and two very special days for all of those receiving First Appointments, Past Rank Promotions and those being appointed or reappointed to Active Provincial Ranks.
  • Building Together at the Cambridge County Show

    Huntingdon Group Officers, WBro Phil Miles and John Napper, ‘built together’ with their counterparts from neighbouring Cambridgeshire Province at the recent 2025 Cambridgeshire County Show at Abbots...
  • Interview with Dr Tana, Consultant Urologist at NGH

    A senior member of the leadership team of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire Freemasons, Tim Almond met with Dr Tana, consultant urologist, to discuss the their contribution to the High Intensity...
  • Latest MTSFC Fishing Day Out

    The latest of four Masonic Trout & Salmon Fishing Charity (MTSFC) course fishing events to be held this year took place at Browns Fishery, Great Addington on Thursday 8th May 2025 and despite...
  • Three Pillars Feeding The Homeless Trust Recognised With Rose Of Northamptonshire Award

    On Tuesday 3rd June 2025, W Bro Ged Dempsey, a co-founder of Three Pillars Feeding The Homeless Trust was invited to receive a Rose of Northamptonshire Award from a representative of the Lord...
  • Sothius Lodge No8774 Sharing Care

    Sothius Lodge members attended a local meeting of HCCN, Hunts Community Cancer Network, to support them in making a difference to those in the Huntingdonshire District who may have received a cancer...
  • 60th Anniversary Certificate for W.Bro Michael Plant, PProvJGW

    On Tuesday May 20th 2025, RW.Bro Max Bayes PPGM, was delighted to present a 60th Anniversary Certificate at Peterborough & Counties Lodge to W.Bro Michael Plant, PProvJGW