St Helens Lodge

St Helens is the oldest lodge in Hartlepool formed in 1846, meeting in our own building at Regent Street on the Headland.

We meet in a quaint and unique building which is nearly 200 years old.

Our membership is made up of patriotic good men with an age range from 20’s to 90’s. It is a happy and convivial place to enjoy each other’s company through our Masonic principles of integrity, friendship, respect and charity.

We are extremely well attended by both visitors and members alike.

In addition the lodge is an extremely safe place to come, free from criminal or anti-social elements or negative influences.

We are an extremely friendly, warm welcoming group who exclude no good man from participation in our order as long as they do not have criminal convictions.

We are not a religion and all faiths are welcome however we ask all members to refrain from discussing religion or politics to preserve the harmonious environment.

*For clarity we a men only lodge however Lady masons do exist and information can be found at enquiries@owf.org.uk as to where they are based.

We enjoy our Freemasonry in all its aspects. We are not a secret society, but do have certain information we wish to keep to our members and therefore our activities are prescribed by the United Grand Lodge of England & the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham (the latter in which we are situated). Both of whom have their own websites containing information for interested parties. https://ugle.org.uk

We are Freemasons with a common goal, to meet like minded people and enjoy each-others company. We strive to improve our lives and assist in a charitable capacity both locally and nationally.

The most important part of any Masonic lodge is the enjoyment and fun that we have in each other’s company. At St Helens lodge you are promised the warmest of welcomes whether as a member or visitor, and we have no doubt you will enjoy our collective company.

Charity is arguably our most important quality and as a lodge we make frequent charitable donations to both local & National Charity. We having recently donated several hundred pounds to the Headland Boxing club, Local Boys Brigade and the Lab Gym/Alice House Hospice Childrens Christmas Toy appeal. In addition, we support the TLC Teddies scheme, The Great North Air Ambulance and both Hartlepool & Durham Masonic Benevolence committees on an annual basis.

We also provide moral support to our members & their families in time of ill health, need or enforced absence trying to ensure no one is forgotten about.

In addition to our more formal meetings, we have a number of social events per year, where wives, partners, significant others and friends are invited to join us. These events range from Fish & Chip supper with a singer & quiz in the dining room to Dinner Dances (also known as Ladies nights) in larger establishments.

We are a pro-active forward thinking dynamic lodge with a membership heavily involved in the aims & principles of Freemasonry.

Whilst we fully respect the long-held traditions of our organisation we also embrace progress and welcome new ideas to improve our experience.

Our membership reflects a wide cross section of society from both background and work perspective which enhances both our Masonic and social interaction immeasurably.

We have no doubt you will enjoy our company; you will make numerous new friends and gain unique experiences. Most of all we hope you will enjoy Freemasonry, because we do!