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As Masons we are both socially and civically minded, enjoying each other’s company, and endeavour to help local Charities & non Masonic members of the local community which in turn we hope makes us better persons in life and gives us a stronger fraternity.
You may not be aware that Freemasonry is second only to the National Lottery in providing funding and contributing to worthy causes.
Our objective as a Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons is to admit good men to our membership. Over the early years we had a large membership but like all organisations, numbers have declined, never the less we have managed to retain our heritage and traditions which have been passed down through the generations of the last 93 years.
We are always looking for suitable candidates.
If you care to join Forest Oak Lodge our heritage and traditions can be retained for future generations with a little help and encouragement from the existing members.
To become a member of our fraternity you need to be male, and over the age of 21 years and of good character. If you are already in our fraternity and wish to join Forest Oak Lodge, you will be most welcome.
Interested in getting more information about Masonry please see our contacts page.
CHARITY
​Freemasonry is not a charity. However, Masons are expected to give to charity, and this is encouraged within Forest Oak Lodge. Members give whatever they can afford comfortably. It is stressed that your first financial responsibility is to your family and connections..
All members make a contribution to the Grand Charity under the control of the United Grand Lodge of England and is paid annually with the relevant annual dues and is included in our annual subscription.
Freemasons give much to Masonic & non-Masonic charities being only second to the National Lottery in the level of money donated to charitable causes in the United Kingdom.
From time to time the Province of Sussex will run a festival for a particular Masonic function. For example the 2004 Festival for Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was set a target of £2.4 million, which was exceeded. We are currently contributing towards the 2017 Festival of the Freemasons Grand Charity, and other local charities Forest Oak sponsors.
The distinguishing feature of a Masonic charity fund raising is that all contributions come from members themselves, on such occasions as Ladies Nights , dinners, barbecues etc from our wives and invited friends who themselves may or not be masons.