| AdminHistory | The Independent Druids seceded from the Ancient Order of the Druids in 1858. The Order was then instituted as a Friendly Society. The Sheffield District was the strongest in England, having 84 lodges by 1936.
The Sheffield Equalized Independent Druids Friendly Society (later Druids Sheffield Friendly Society) is a mutual friendly society aimed at helping members with their financial welfare. There are no shareholders and profits are shared among members. The group are a non-sectarian, non-political organisation.
At a Special General Meeting held on 14 Mar 2015, the Society’s delegates voted in favour of a transfer of a merger between Druids Sheffield Friendly Society and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society (the Oddfellows). The transfer was completed on the 30 Apr 2015 and the Druids Sheffield Friendly Society is now part of the Oddfellows Group. |