Social welfare Charities That specialise in Loneliness

The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among people who are refugees and asylum seekers who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position, by providing training in vocational skills.

Members establish and run, within guidelines set by the Trustees, a number of study groups covering a range of subjects and interests. There is also a regular monthly meeting open to all members at which talks are given on a variety of subjects. These activities enable members to learn by working together, sharing and developing their skills, and also assist in combatting social isolation

The Charity works within the London Borough of Sutton to work towards allieviating loneliness and isolation in older people and those with disabilities by providing information and advice on how to live life more actively. Working with GP's on Social prescribing. Providing events for older people to signpost them to available help and activity sessions to aid health & wellbeing.

The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded by providing leisure and educational facilities with an emphasis on local history, horticulture and the environment.

The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among individuals suffering with mental ill health who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of their mental health condition.

The charity provides a safe place for the vulnerable or lonely to socialize in cafe surroundings, devoid of addiction related temptations, providing warmth, food & often supplying everyday essential living items such as kitchen,crockery, bedding and cleaning items. An annual Christmas Day dinner is offered free of charge to anyone who needs it. Money from public use of cafe given to aid projects.

Here at Bury Vetrerans Hub we signpost and offer support in the following area's:- Counselling, Family Support, Housing Support, Combatting Isolation, Debt Advice, Education, Health and Well Being Support, Community Gardening and Bee Keeping. We also offer sport and social activities and events requested by our members. This also includes two Breakfast Clubs and two monthly drop ins.

FAITH TEMPLE MINISTRIES is a family church in Liverpool. We are currently involved in various activities in the local community; Employability skills training, tutoring for school age children, mentoring teenage parents, befriending and helping the elderly and various other initiatives.

Provide transport to & from health centre/hospital/dentist for referred patients. Collect & deliver prescriptions for housebound patients. Visit lonely or isolated patients. Prepare details for CRB. Sitting with someone to give carer a break. Monthly meeting for carers plus day to day support and three outings plus 1 dinner per annum. Raising funds to provide extra facilities at centre to benefit

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE ?SOCIALLY EXCLUDED? MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PART OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF BEING A MEMBER OF A SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DEPRIVED COMMUNITY

The charity provides a range of social and information activities for people with dementia and their carers. Regular social meetings and information is provided by guest speakers, our website and newsletter. In addition we have regular excursions to places of interest. The activities are designed to avoid social isolation and to keep our members physically and mentally active.

PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT WITH WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, BELIEF OR CREED TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF SUCH PEOPLE AND ASSIST THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY, OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS BY WORKTRAINING, TO ENABLE THOSE PROVIDERS TO ADAPT SERVICES TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF THAT COMMUNITY.

Provision of a meeting place for the community, together with activites to bring people together e.g. pasty suppers, bingo, fitness classes, duck races etc. The purpose being to combat loneliness and encourage people to enhance their way of life and improve the village as a place to live.

Community support for hard to reach groups including but exclusive to families in furniture poverty and in need of household essentials, those experiencing family break down and men experiencing challenges with isolation and poor mental health.

Aims to relieve the needs and social isolation of elderly people living in Formby, Hightown and Ince Blundell areas of Sefton, Merseyside by offering companionship and support. A volunteer visits an elderly person regularly for a chat or to enjoy activities which are agreed jointly. A coffee club is also held monthly for a larger group..

Advancement of religion (Christianity) worldwideCommunity capacity building through skill development such as employment training, befriending services in such a way that people will be better able to identify and develop their skills and participate more fully in society

The charity was started in 1573 to provide coal and clothing to 4 elderly people in the village of Shalford but times have changed and now the charity promotes community spirit and organises functions and events to encourage socialising in an attempt to combat loneliness and to promote a sense of belonging, and general well-being.

We rescue homeless dogs and after a period of assessment we pair them with ( mainly ) older people who express feelings of loneliness and isolation.We offer financial support if needed and assign a volunteer to visit at least weekly to walk the dog but importantly to encourage the person to walk in an effort to widen their social circle.

The charity uses the facilities of Coleman's Farm Community Centre to enable them to provide a hot meal to those in need and a safe-place that acts as a well-being centre for those with mental health issues, ranging from bipolar and/or anxiety issues and to those experiencing loneliness.Heart of the Community is a non-judgemental, one-stop location to meet a variety of needs

To reduce the social exclusion of people (particularly, but not exclusively, older men). To lessen their isolation and provide social opportunities, helping them to build friendships, through the provision of facilities in which they can meet to undertake a range of creative, physical or recreational activities, learn or pass on skills and knowledge.

Community-building activities. A place for men and women to meet informally to minimise isolation and have companionship. Activities include woodworking and many hobbies, as defined by members wishes

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.

To relieve isolation among Bangladeshi community, particularly the elderly.To promote Bangladeshi cultural heritage.To promote healthy living through medical information seminars.To arrange regular seminars on various topics.To promote relief activities for victims of natural disasters mainly in UK.All activities are open to all communities from any religion, sex, country or race.

To prevent social exclusion by promoting the opportunity for friendships, social engagement and skill sharing in a safe and enjoyable environment, in which members and anyone over the age of 18 can meet and carry out creative projects acceptable to the Shed and of their own choosing, individually and for the benefit of the wider community. To promote good health and well-being to its members.

Afrolatino works with African and Asian refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds to promote confidence and bring about social change. We do this by organising social activities, both educational and creative, to assist community members to integrate into life in Leeds, and reduce isolation.Afrolatino runs regular activities such as music and film production training for young people.