Society

Richard West, a member of the Royal Berkshire Branch of the Oddfellows in the Reading District, has been announced as the winner of this year’s ‘Enriching Lives Socially’ Making a Difference Award.

Roger and Susan Williamson, members of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Oddfellows, have been announced as our 2026 ‘Achieving Together’ Making a Difference Award winners.

The Oddfellows' charitable spirit has once again been demonstrated by branches and members across the UK, who together donated more than £148,000 to good causes in 2025.

Oddfellows branches up and down the country are encouraging their communities to wave goodbye to winter by meeting new people and exploring their local area through their new season of social activities.

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.