Global Citizens: A world of connections. But where do you belong?
FREEMASONRY AND BELONGING
Global Citizens, a film from the Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London, introduces a question that can arise when people move between places and careers: how do you find a community beyond your professional contacts?
We are sharing the film as a starting point for people curious about Freemasonry. It comes from London; the practical information below is about our own lodge in Leeds.
What belonging looks like at Philanthropic 304
A connection with a lodge grows through getting to know people over time. Our members’ backgrounds include hospitality, healthcare, media, retail, the military, construction and manufacturing. Regular meetings and social gatherings bring those different experiences into the same community.
Philanthropic Lodge No. 304 meets at the North Leeds Masonic Centre in Alwoodley, on the last Wednesday of the month except July and August. That means ten regular meetings a year. Someone thinking about joining needs to consider that local routine as well as the wider idea of a fraternity.
Look at the activities as well as the message
Our charity records give examples of members working towards a shared purpose. They include £1,998 raised for Battle Scars in Leeds and £2,500 towards new cricket practice nets at Settle. The individual reports explain the contribution in each case.
Those stories are one way to explore what this particular lodge does. Our About page introduces some of the members and traces our Leeds beginnings to 1794.
Thinking about joining in Leeds?
You can approach our membership team without already knowing a Freemason. Start with an informal conversation about what interests you, when we meet and what membership involves. You can also ask about attending a social function as a guest.
Read our membership guide for eligibility and costs before making an enquiry. The annual subscription is currently £150 and is reviewed each year; the team will explain any joining, dining or other costs before you decide.
Film: Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London. The accompanying Leeds information is from Philanthropic Lodge No. 304’s published membership and charity records. Reviewed on 4 November 2026.
Watch Global Citizens
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