Social welfare Charities That specialise in Loneliness

The principle activity for year under review was that of providing and promoting the development of social and creative skills through the use of video and other media. Real Time targeted its work at socially excluded groups, economically deprived areas and at-risk groups. Real Time supported young people and people with disabilities in producing films .

The Baldwin Trust is a Leicestershire charitable organisation, run by local volunteers, providing private, crewed adapted narrowboat cruises along local waterways. Set up with the object of enhancing lives and allowing enjoyable times, our mission is to reach members of our community that may experience loneliness & isolation, due to physical, mental or economic reasons.

Support for mentally ill people and their carers through the provision of a drop in centre, crisis support, advice and information, befriending, and a holiday/respite caravan.

Elizabeth Mills Centre is a safe, stable, friendly environment serving local community aged fifty-five or above, preventing social exclusion by old age &/or ill health, assisting integration into society through various activities. We provide varied, healthy, lunches (2 courses 6.00 GBP) 3 days/week, encourage social inclusion & awareness, moral, physical & mental continuance & equality

We work with families and children mainly from an the local settled Gypsy/Traveller community who live in rural isolation. We employ two part time Community Development workers. We advocate on behalf of the community with outside agencies.

Running a Day Centre once a week at Blunden Court, Bramley Surrey.For the Villages of Shamley Green, Wonersh, Blackheath and Bramley, and other outlying villages . Where the elderly, lonely,and disabled are given coffee, lunch, exercise and paid entertainment in warm, pleasant and comfortable surroundings. Giving the members company and those that care for them respite. Transport is provided.

TRANSPORT FOR ELDERLY OR DISABLED TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING ETC. SHOPPING AND PRESCRIPTION COLLECTION ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS. SOCIAL VISITING OF THE HOUSEBOUND. REFERRAL TO OTHER AGENCIES, OCCASIONAL SOCIAL EVENTS. ASSISTANCE WITH GARDENING. TELEPHONE BEFRIENDING.

The aim of the trust is to provide convalescent and respite care for the sick and their carers throughout Hertfordshire. Grants are given to pay for convalescence and for respite and recuperative holidays. Grants are made to those suffering from the effects of poverty and social deprivation.

Bryan Lancaster is an independent Quaker charity.It makes small grants to other registered charities for the relief of social exclusion predominately in Kendal, Cumbria and the North West. It also makes grants to various Quaker charities.Occasional grants are made to British charities working abroad.Grants to individuals are made via other registered charities & statutory bodies.

Our work in local communities, on Merseyside, is directed towards those suffering poverty and social exclusion. Priority is given to adult educational work, community development and health-related initiatives.

Maldon Pioneers Association is a local charity based in Maldon supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and neurodiversity.Our aim is to help reduce isolation, build confidence, and promote independence by providing social activities and opportunities for community engagement.

Community transport scheme - taking people to doctors, hospital, shopping & social clubs. Luncheon clubs for local socially isolated. Special needs club. Drop in coffee shop.

Established in 1993 Longbenton Youth Project (LYP), a voluntary, not for profit organisation,has a proven track record of working with disengaged hard to reach young people mainly aged 13-25 yrs, External evaluations have shown that LYP can engage socially excluded young people who mistrust authority and fall through the gaps in services. LYP works successfully with around 120 young people p/a.

To supply leisure activities and social support within our area of benefit. We provide a Community space for low cost hire, host free Community events and entertainment in a semi rural area. Our aim is to reduce social isolation for all age groups, ensure the maintenance of a Community hub and to act as a link between other statutory organisations, our members and the wider Community.

A faith based organisation giving community members the tools and confidence to make positive changes in their lives that impacts on their families and their community. Working with children, families, older people and the elderly facing isolation or disadvantage, promoting well-being and healthy living opportunities

The Charity provides a place for social meetings and leisure activities for the residents of North Baddesley . The centre provides a location for people of all ages to meet and helps prevents loneliness and isolation within the village.

Birmingham Community Association (BCA) has been providing specialised tailored welfare activities, particularly for African/Caribbean communities although not exclusive in Small Heath and surrounding area's. Since 1977 the BCA also offers & social activities, including befriending for the local community and provides a social framework of support for new communities arriving in Birmingham.

The charity provides welfare and social facilities for the elderly and those living with physical and/or sensory impairment in our local community. This enables them to retain their independence and establish friendships, social contact and rehabilitation breaks.The charity is managed by the Trustees/committee who arrange weekly meetings providing lunch and entertainment throughout the year.

Hire of hall to the general public and local councils. Monday sequence dance, Monday walkers, S Teale School of Dance, over 60's club, craft club, yoga, taekwondo, drainage board meetings, women's institute, computer club, keep fit, polling station.Reduce social isolation in the community, hold a Christmas party for over 65 and other community events.

The Trust works closely with Plymouth Social Isolation Forum to find novel ways to bring isolated and lonely people together at Thorn Park Lodge. It also runs recall reminiscence sessions, practical science-based workshops, helps raise children's aspirations in novel ways. It has a pharmaceutical museum, library, a medicinal garden and is planning an exciting Heritage Health Science Exploratory.

Hospital fetes (spring or autumn). Flag days (1 days per annum). . Trolley services - toiletries & sweets.Befriending. Providing daily papers & books & magazines.

ARRANGE TRANSPORT, HELP WITH SHOPPING, SHOPPING ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE, BEFRIENDING, COLLECTING PRESCRIPTIONS, FUND RAISING.WE ALSO RUN A FORTNIGHTLY SOCIAL CLUB WHICH PROVIDES ENTERTAINMENT & LUNCH.

Through community concerts and workshops the Oxford Concert Party, with an original and kaleidoscopic repertoire, makes music accessible to all. With passion and energy, humour and sensitivity, skill and experience, they take their listeners on a journey which transforms, heals and humanises, especially those imprisoned by isolation, disability, illness or walls.

Provide unconditional help, information and support to any person in the Worcester area who is experiencing distress in an unplanned pregnancy or a pregnancy loss situation, whether miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion.Provide on-going support and practical help e.g. counselling, befriending or free pregnancy testing.Provide sessions on relationships to young people in local Colleges.

We provide social interaction for ladies over 60 to prevent isolation and loneliness by providing weekly bingo sessions, day trips and monthly social evenings. The ladies get out and about, support each other and provide companionship and social interaction.