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In 2019, the Lupus Trust was chosen to receive £85,000 over three years from the Society’s HA Andrews Memorial Fund. Sadly, we had to send this year's instalment in the post rather than present it in person, but the Trust’s research team were keen to update us on how their work was progressing despite 2020’s challenges.

Coming together, helping each other and keeping spirits lifted. Society CEO, Jane Nelson reflects on how 2020 should also be remembered for its incredible examples of kindness and compassion in her end-of-year message...

North Gloucestershire Oddfellows has donated £1000 to Merton House in Ross-on-Wye to help the hotel, which offers specialist care breaks, get back on its feet after a temporary closure due to the pandemic. This local gesture is on top of a central donation of £5000 from the Oddfellows earlier in the year.

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True friendship is a real safety net during difficult times. Pauline Jones, a member of Birmingham Oddfellows, couldn't agree more.

Despite COVID restrictions being in place, Isle of Wight Oddfellows member, Monica Duncan, has ‘zoomed’ across the UK, socialising with other Oddfellows members nationwide, and even made a new friend on her own doorstep.

Not even a worldwide pandemic could stop the Oddfellows' Friendship Month celebrations. Through a mix of online and face-to-face public events, our Branches truly showed the world how we can continue to connect, no matter what life throws our way.

Baston resident, and member of Nene and Welland Oddfellows, Barry Bedford has been singled out by the Society's Fraternal Board as an inspirational team worker and shining example to other members.