Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows Philanthropic organisation Friendly society established on the English model to provide financial and practical benefits to members in times of illness or unemployment. Milestone Formed 1840 {"name":"Formed","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'>1840<\/span>"},"date_start":"1840","date_end":"1840"} Name Alternate Strangers Refuge {"name":"Alternate","target":"","target_text":"Strangers Refuge","date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null} Position Member Green, James {"name":"Member","target":"Green, James","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null} Type Philanthropic organisation {"name":"Philanthropic organisation","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}