We host a huge range of online and face-to-face social events and activities. And because we have branches across the UK, it's likely you won't have to travel too far to regularly get together with other friendly folk.
From coffee mornings, craft sessions and lunch clubs to guest talks and countryside walks – our local branches arrange regular online and face-to-face events for you to enjoy and make new friends in your area. Find events and activities near to you.
Our members are bonded by a shared desire to help others and are always on the lookout for ways in which they can make a difference in their community. If you feel the same, then you’re in good company. Could you help us fundraise?
We’re not-for-profit and many of our branches rely on the goodwill, energies and skills of volunteer members to keep things running extra smoothly. This could involve lending a hand with events, making welfare visits or marketing. Could you free up some time to help?
We’re run by members, for our members. This means there’s a wealth of opportunity to get involved in shaping the development and direction of the Oddfellows locally and nationally. Find out how you could contribute.
We offer a wide range of care and welfare support to our members. From helpful advice through to financial aid, we provide help and support to make life a little easier. So if you're facing difficult times, you won't have to face them alone. Below are just three of the ways in which we can help.
Because we have close links with so many organisations, our members benefit from mates’ rate money off deals.
The Oddfellows is a place you can go at any age and be unaccompanied. We go walking and on day trips. We just share enjoyable times together.
Oddfellows Travel arranges group short breaks, longer trips and cruises for members and their accompanying family or friends. They're always hosted and we only travel with trusted holiday partners.
FULLY BOOKED: 26-30 Sept 2026. 4 nights. Staying at the Hydro Hotel. From £369 per person. Half board. Includes coach pick up and drop off from locations across the South East via Reading, or a self-arrival option. Join us as we head to North Wales' Llandudno on this Oddfellows-hosted group holiday with Alfa Travel.
Read articleOur archives hold over 200 years of genealogical, social and organisational history and they’re all yours to browse and research any time you like. So become a member today and discover for yourself why the Oddfellows has been one of the UK’s leading friendly societies for over two centuries.
Be part of a friendlier society. The Oddfellows is for everyone, from all walks of life and all ages. There are many good reasons to become an Oddfellows member. Take a look at our membership options and range of benefits. *Terms and conditions apply.
The following financial benefits are awarded at the Society’s discretion, not guaranteed, and claim applications may be declined. For full details, visit the member benefits terms and conditions page.
*Terms and conditions apply to all Oddfellows benefits, which are non-contractual and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Financial benefits are awarded at the Society's discretion, not guaranteed, and claim applications may be declined. For full details, visit the member benefit terms and conditions page.
For benefits provided by a third party, please check their individual terms and conditions.
**From 16 September 2026, the Legal Aid Scheme, Emergency Financial Aid (Household) and Accidental Death Benefit will be removed from our Standard, Extra Benefits and Young Oddfellows membership packages. Existing members on these packages will continue to have access to these discretionary, non-contractual benefits until their next renewal date. After renewal, these benefits will no longer form part of their membership package.
