Our Media Centre provides the latest news and statements from the United Grand Lodge of England and contact details of our press office.
About the United Grand Lodge of England:
- The Premier Grand Lodge, which became the United Grand Lodge of England, was founded at the Goose and Gridiron Pub in London in 1717.
- It has 48 Provinces across the country and more than 7,000 Lodges, with students over the age of 18 able to join one of the 85 University Scheme Lodges.
- Freemasons use four important guiding principles to help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Service.
- 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.
- Membership is open to people 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 is one of the largest charitable givers in the country, contributing more than £51.1m to deserving causes in 2020 alone. Freemasons do not only donate money – more than 18.5 million hours of volunteer work are undertaken by Freemasons every year.
Press releases
Council for Freemasonry in England and Wales – Underpinning the Continued Progress of Freemasonry
FREEMASONRY RESPONDS: The Independent
UGLE RESPONDS: The New European
In the press
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Freemasons Open Doors to Public, Embracing Transparency
Oxford Freemasons Embrace Tradition and Brotherhood in a Modern Era
Freemasons celebrate the first Council for Freemasonry
Unveiling Freemasons’ traditions and history
Freemasonry not just for men
Learn about Freemasonry not being exclusive to men and the support for women showing interest
