Society

The Oddfellows has raised £10,000 in support of the Jamaica Red Cross’ Hurricane Melissa Emergency Appeal.

We often think of home as bricks and mortar, but in reality, home is a feeling. It’s the comfort of being yourself, the warmth of familiar faces, and the reassurance of knowing you belong. And that feeling doesn’t have to be limited to your front door. Anthropologist Dr Anna Machin explains…

“The people are lovely. They're welcoming. They call it a ‘friendly society’ and they're right – it is. It is friendly.”

We're proud to announce our 2025 First Degree Course Educational Award winners.

Read our CEO Jane Nelson's turn of year message: "Another year has passed by so quickly at the Oddfellows, and it reminds me how fast life moves. However, in a hurried world, friendships really do slow the pace and bring us back to what truly matters...

The festive period is often billed as a time to come together with friends and family, but we know that’s not always possible.

There’s probably someone you know who would really enjoy being part of the Oddfellows. But how do you bring it up? What’s the best way to say, “why not give it a try – it could be great for you?” without sounding pushy or condescending?

On Thursday 2 October, representatives of the Oddfellows visited the impressive facilities at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) to present a cheque for £67,068 to Prevent Breast Cancer, courtesy of our HA Andrews Memorial Fund.