Social welfare Charities That specialise in Loneliness

Provides a range of support services for Carers. These include ;- Information;advocacy;befriending; training and activities;carer group support;counselling and a listening ear;dementia support

The charity's principle aim is to support and/or improve the quality of life of Barnsley's older population. In carrying out this objective the charity provides support and services, in particular for older people who are disadvantaged through ill health, disability, social exclusion or poverty. The charity also raises awareness of later life issues, influences local provision and campaigns.

We provide a range of services to older people, along with influencing activities including: an Advice & Information service, a range of activity programmes including social inclusion, dementia support, digital inclusion and physical activity sessions, community day care, befriending and an integrated care service. We also raise funds through our charity shop and community fundraising.

Sport in Mind is the mental health charity that uses sport and exercise to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems. Our works promotes mental and physical wellbeing, aids recovery, combats social isolation, educates and empowers people to move their lives forward in a positive direction

The principal activity of the Society is the provision of accommodation, care and companionship for lonely & frail elderly people in accordance with the aims and prinicples of The Abbeyfield Society.

Grant making Foundation operating in the North of England which seeks to contribute to 1) the relief of sickness, advancing health & saving lives; 2) the relief of poverty, financial hardship and social exclusion; 3) advancing education, research & training to raise awareness of social issues; 4) the relief of suffering of young people with disabilities

The Foundation seeks to provide support to smaller charitable organisations which are local to the Simmons & Simmons' offices in which the firm's staff have or can have an active involvement and which address social exclusion ie by helping the less privileged to access opportunity.

To provide local training and education opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities. Providing recreational and social opportunities through a variety of drop-in groups for families and individuals, as well as volunteering opportunities aimed at reducing isolation and benefitting the organisation, individuals and the wider community.

the provision of education, training and employment opportunities to those with and recovering from mental ill health and/or a learning disability and the socially excluded. Opportunities are provided through a community re-use project involving the collection, refurbishment and redistribution of unwanted furniture and household goods and a horticultural project based on organic principles.

Our mission is to support children and young people in need in ways that affirm their identity and worth, champion their rights, needs and interests & promote their well-being and development. We support young people through times of difficulty and distress, enabling their voices to be heard & assisting them to achieve their potential through mentoring & befriending, advocacy & positive activities

Lonely Orphans provides the following * Education for orphans and their families throughout the world,* Accommodation and shelter for those in urgent need, *Emergency food, medical treatment and education for all in need,* Disaster Relief

An independent and non-denominational charity, addresses the social isolation of Muslim communities in Britain. Over the past year, the Middle East Programme has sought to engage in and promote an inclusive dialogue with a variety of Israeli and Palestinian actors, as well as with opinion-shapers and key figures in neighbouring and EU countries.

The Elder Tree provides an extensive support and befriending network for isolated and vulnerable older people resident in Plymouth.

BRIC is a locally focused charity supporting vulnerable children and their families in Lincolnshire, providing emotional support and practical help to children and their families to get them back on their feet after dealing with issues such as illness, disability, abuse, isolation and the demands of having a young family

Maggs provides a centre and ancillary support for people in material or emotional need, and/or who feel socially isolated, and/or who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, in Worcester and its surrounding area.

AGE UK WESTMINSTER IS A PART OF A NETWORK OF SOME 300 AGE CONCERN AND AGE UK ORGANISATIONS AND IT IS AN AUTONOMOUS AND INDEPENDENTLY FUNDED ORGANISATION, OFFERING DIRECT SERVICES TO OLDER PEOPLE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF WESTMINSTER. OUR ACTIVITIES COMPRISE:- INFORMATION AND ADVICE, HOME SERVICES AND BEFRIENDING.

Footprints in the Community exists to assist with the relief of poverty in Redcar and Cleveland. This may be through emergency food provision (Redcar Area Foodbank), assistance with baby equipment, referral to counselling, befriending and general help, or various other activities. Footprints in the Community is the umbrella organisation under which projects will be formed to help local people

Supporting individuals and charities for the benefit of socially and economically disadvantaged communities, mainly UK, with the prevention and relief of poverty, the advancement of education and training, the preservation of good health, the relief of those in need due to youth, age, sickness, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and the prevention or relief of social exclusion.

Reducing social exclusion by operating community projects to reduce unemployment through training. Alleviate hardship and provide support to young homeless and in need.

Provides free management support to voluntary organisations addressing issues of poverty, disability and social exclusion, working with a register of volunteers from the commercial sector.

The Vineyard Community Centre opened in March 2012 with a vision to meet needs for the homeless and the socially excluded. The Centre provides a morning drop-in, an afternoon community cafe, a foodbank and a charity shop.

We provide accessible, affordable and safe transport and support services to people who have difficulties using conventional modes of transport or are socially isolated, and work with local authorities, and other charitable, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations for the benefit of the individuals and groups in community, across the Fenland, Huntingdonshire and East Cambridgeshire areas.

Information and Advice (including specialist benefits advice and advice for people affected by dementia), Befriending, Day Care Services and a variety of volunteering opportunities.

The charity provides opportunities for public and private Christian worship in its two churches in Surbiton, Surrey. It provides teaching in the Christian faith. It offers pastoral care to members of the congregation and others. It supports other charities throughout the world. It organises outreach social activities for church members plus a Xmas lunch for lonely people.

Our mission is to use theatre combined with information, advice and guidance to inspire and support those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We act as a catalyst for people to make changes in their lives. We also aim to improve public understanding and awareness by creating and performing works about the experiences of homeless and socially excluded people, with those people.