How your donation helps

Your generosity will mean a happier Christmas for isolated older people across the UK.

Festive lunches bring older people together

Festive lunches bring older people together

We give grants to older people's groups so they can organise a Christmas lunch for their members. Last year we brought some festive cheer to over 30,000 older people who might otherwise have been lonely at Christmas.

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Our services


We offer a number of services across the UK to help combat isolation amongst older people.


Opportunities for socialising

Opportunities for socialising - we give grants to older people's groups for organising day trips and lunches.

Reassurance that help is at hand

Reassurance that help is at hand - SeniorLink connects older people to a 24-hour emergency response service at the touch of a button.

The chance to get out and about

The chance to get out and about - SeniorMobility helps community groups to buy transport equipment, making it easier for isolated older people to leave the house.

A sense of security

A sense of security - our HandyVan fitters install window locks and door chains so that older people feel safer in their homes.

Free telephone advice

Free telephone advice - SeniorLine advisers can help older people to claim their full benefit entitlements and access health and community services.

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