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Cornerstone Charter - Berkshire Freemasonry

Building Excellence Together. A 5-level achievement programme recognising Chapters committed to excellence in ritual, charity, and fellowship.

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Our Standards

The Six Pillars of Excellence

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Attract

Finding potential new Companions through Craft engagement, Provincial collaboration, and Chapter identity.

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Engage

Regular Chapters of Instruction, social functions, visiting, and shared ritual participation.

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Care for Members

Effective Chapter Care Team, inclusive support, regular contact with inactive members and widows.

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Retain

Attendance and engagement monitoring, engaging non-attending members, resolving dissatisfaction.

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Community

Community membership, financial charity support, voluntary work.

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Develop Members

Robust mentoring, structured progression, Provincial & SGC initiatives.

Achievement Levels

Progress through 5 levels of excellence, starting with an achievable foundation and building towards outstanding distinction.

1

Foundation

Level 1

Getting started. 40%+ score.

2

Developing

Level 2

Consistent improvement. 55%+ score.

3

Established

Level 3

Strong practices. 70%+ score.

4

Advanced

Level 4

Exemplary practices. 85%+ score.

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Excellence

Level 5

Outstanding model Chapter. 95%+ score.

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Interested in taking part?

If your Chapter would like to join the Cornerstone Charter, register your interest and the Provincial team will be in touch. It takes a minute, commits you to nothing, and you do not need an access code.

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