Holloway Friendly and Wiltshire Friendly have revealed a proposal to merge, with hopes of bringing together a shared history to create a stronger mutual for members.
The societies share a special connection and a shared history, as both organisations trace their roots back to George Holloway and his ideas on how to reform friendly societies in the 19th century.
This combined organisation aims to reflect a common purpose and a commitment to support members for years to come, delivering income protection and health-related benefits to members across the UK.
The proposed merger claims to be part of a future-focused step to create a more impactful mutual at a time when the need for financial resilience and protection has never been greater, with the idea of helping people when times are difficult at its heart.
"Wiltshire Friendly and Holloway Friendly share a proud mutual history and the same purpose," Ben Pears, CEO at Holloway Friendly, said.
He added: "This is a significant opportunity to build a stronger, more sustainable mutual for our member-focused organisation. Wiltshire Friendly shares our values, our heritage and our commitment to doing the right thing for our members."
Jon Gratland, CEO at Wiltshire Friendly, said: "Our organisations have a natural alignment in purpose and culture. This merger allows us to build on our respective strengths and create a mutual that is in a better position for the future.
"Our focus throughout will be on delivering long-term value for members, supporting our staff and maintaining the high standards of service both mutuals are known for."
