The Emergency Financial Aid (Household) benefit is a non-repayable cash grant of up to £750. It is designed to support members who have experienced a sudden and serious household incident, and are struggling financially as a result.

This is a discretionary benefit and members can apply for it from day one of their membership.*

Applications are considered on the following criteria, although not limited to.

  • That the member’s home has recently been affected by a sudden and serious household emergency, such as a fire or flood, resulting in poor living conditions.
  • That the need for support is immediate.
  • That the cash grant will not be not be used for something that will be covered by an insurance policy pay out.
  • That the member has already explored opportunities for Benevolence Grant support through their local Branch.

How to apply

The first step is to contact your Branch Secretary to discuss your situation. They can also send you an Emergency Financial Aid (Household) application form. You will need to supply supporting information about your household emergency and a home visit may be required.

Emergency Financial Aid application forms should be sent to your Branch Secretary and not to the Oddfellows’ central office in Manchester.

Find out how to contact your Branch Secretary.

Your Branch will update you on the outcome of your application.

Not yet an Oddfellows member? Help during difficult times is just one of the many benefits of Oddfellows membership. Discover other ways in which we can help you get even more out of life.

*Terms and conditions apply to all financial benefits. All Oddfellows benefits are non-contractual and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Read the full list of member benefit terms and conditions.

The grant enabled us to furnish our alternative accommodation with vital household equipment – like a fridge, washing machine and even camp beds.

Alan Hillier Member from Sawbridgeworth, who suffered a home flooding in 2015.