Introducing the Vale of Catmos Lodge.
Client: Vale of Catmos Lodge
Sector: Non-Profit
Project Overview
Vale of Catmos Lodge already had a website, but it was difficult to navigate, hadn't been designed with mobile users in mind, and no longer did the Lodge justice.
As a member of the Lodge myself, I'd originally been asked to help manage the existing site. Instead, I saw an opportunity to build something much better; a modern website that still felt unmistakably Masonic, while making the Lodge easier to understand for existing Freemasons and those discovering Freemasonry for the first time.
My Approach
Being part of the Lodge gave me a slightly different perspective on this one. I already understood the traditions that needed to be respected, but I also wanted the website to make sense to someone who knew absolutely nothing about Freemasonry.
The new site was built around that balance. The colours, imagery and overall feel keep a strong connection to the Lodge and its history, while clearer navigation and a much more mobile-friendly layout make it easier to explore meetings, news, charitable work and what becoming a Freemason actually involves.
Most importantly, it feels modern without losing the tradition behind it. The Lodge now has a website that works for its existing members while giving prospective members somewhere welcoming to learn more, ask questions and get in touch.
And people are finding it. Between January 2025 and August 2026, the website received more than 2,500 visits, with traffic increasing 142% year-on-year.