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Provinces | United Grand Lodge of England

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The United Grand Lodge of England comprises 48 Provinces across England, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man, generally following historical county boundaries. Each Province is led by a Provincial Grand Master and supported by officers such as the Provincial Charity Steward, Provincial Membership Officer, and Provincial Communications Officer. The largest Province is West Lancashire, with 301 Lodges, while Jersey and Guernsey and Alderney are the smallest, each with 11 Lodges. Contact information for key Provincial Grand Lodges is provided, including addresses and telephone numbers for West Lancashire, Yorkshire, Worcestershire, Surrey, and Hampshire & Isle of Wight. For further details on the Royal Arch within Metropolitan and Provincial Grand Chapters, researchers are directed to the United Grand Lodge of England website. This structure facilitates governance, charity management, membership engagement, and effective communication within the Masonic community.

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Title: Provinces | United Grand Lodge of England

The United Grand Lodge of England consists of 48 Provinces located in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. The boundaries of these Provinces are generally aligned with historical county lines. Each Province is overseen by a Provincial Grand Master, supported by various Provincial officers, including:

  • Provincial Charity Steward: Manages charity activities.
  • Provincial Membership Officer: Focuses on recruitment and member engagement.
  • Provincial Communications Officer: Leads the communications team.

Key Information:

  • The largest Province is the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire, which has 301 Lodges.
  • The smallest Provinces are the Provincial Grand Lodge of Jersey and the Provincial Grand Lodge of Guernsey and Alderney, each with 11 Lodges.

Contact Information for Selected Provincial Grand Lodges:

  • West Lancashire: 6 Golden Hill Lane, Leyland, PR25 3NP, Tel: 01772 623 557
  • Yorkshire, West Riding: 18/20 Castle Grove Drive, Leeds, LS6 4BR, Tel: 01132 782451
  • Worcestershire: PGL Offices, 94 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DF, Tel: 01527 879300
  • Surrey: 71 Oakfield Road, Croydon, CR0 2UX, Tel: 020 8686 8388
  • Hampshire & Isle of Wight: 85 Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2GG, Tel: 023 8026 1555

For additional information on the Royal Arch in Metropolitan and Provincial Grand Chapters, please refer to the United Grand Lodge of England website.