We have a young membership, and so we do what we can to keep costs as low as possible without compromising on the experience we provide for our members. We also make every effort to avoid hidden costs.
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All fees are paid monthly by standing order, such that members are never asked for a big sum upfront.
The exception to this is for those new to Freemasonry, for whom there is a one-off joining fee that the Lodge is required to pay to the broader institution to cover their joining process. The joining fee currently stands at circa £90.
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Our members fall into two categories, and dining costs account for the difference in fee:
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Full Members - £425 p.a. (£35.42 per month)
This category includes the majority of our members, and is for all those actively involved in the Lodge. All dining (and wine) is included for each of our 4 Festive Boards, the meals which follow each Regular Meeting.
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Country Members - £165 p.a. (£13.76 per month)
When members are unable regularly to attend, because they have moved away or have other personal circumstances that preclude regular attendance, they are able to go on the Country List (our Treasurer is now New York based, and is therefore very understanding!).
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Some members choose to contribute an additional £5 per month to the Almoner's Chest. This is in place of alms collections or any other fundraising activities, such as those which other Lodges tend to run at Festive Boards, and that can be something of a hidden cost. The Almoner's Chest is there to support members and their families who fall on hard times, and if unused it is donated annually to charity. Members who opt-in to this scheme receive a set of Lodge cufflinks, to recognise their contribution.
You will also need to purchase your own regalia, when you reach the rank of Master Mason. This will cost anything from £40 to £70, depending on supplier and quality. The Lodge provides everything up to this point.
