Social welfare Charities That specialise in Loneliness

A social charity mainly aimed at older men. The activities are of a practical nature mainly centred around making and repairing things out of wood. The charity brings together men who have time on their hands and it helps men avoid loneliness, boredom and gives them a sense of purpose when they collaborate on making various things for the local community.

Everlasting Evangelical Ministry was founded to provide for support for the Christian faith through the propagation of the gospel, to support and provided human resources, educational facilities,advocacy and advice to children, women and vulnerable groups. Employment advice,youth offending services, mentoring and befriending activities for youth who have gone through criminal justice system

We provide and manage a building from which various activites are organised for the young peole of the village - currently in conjuction with Bradford Youth Service.With an additional group every Sunday for the older members of the community to combat loneliness.

The Jan Foundation offer mentoring and befriending support to victims of domestic violence both adults and children in the Birmingham area

Weekly befriending coffee sessions for multicultual communities especially the isolated; setting up of a community info point. Weekly children & youths activities including, group discussions, games, setting up of community library. Educational trips and half term music workshop. Community Visitations. Evangelistic outreach. Advice and counselling. Donations to individuals and charities.

The charity makes payments to residents and other charities in Gisleham for the relief of poverty and social isolation.

The charity's objects are the promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in Greenwichwho are socially excluded on the grounds of a language or cultural barrier (in particular those of Nepalese origin andGurkha veterans) to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society and the relief ofpoverty or need in the UK or overseas.

Our mission is to engage, train and mobilize Christian volunteers from different churches to be relevant in public life as salt and light addressing issues of vulnerability and social exclusion through the principles of caring, listening and helping people. We work in partnership with the police, local authorities and other voluntary organisations.

The objects of the charity are to relieve persons in need because of illness, age, social isolation or being house-bound. We provide. (A) A car service to transport people to hospitals, doctors, dentist, etc. (B) We run a visitor service for the lonely or house bound. (C) We assist people to collect prescriptions or domestic supplies.

East Quantoxhead Village hall provides the only social centre in E.Q, a rural village in West Somerset. The hall committee raise funds to provide a place where residents from the local area are able to meet and avoid the social isolation that can be prevalent in rural communities. Craft, Yoga, live music and charity events, bingo,quiz evenings, and a popular monthly market and cafe take place.

Khidmat runs services for older people and carers mainly from Pakistani/Kashmiri communities. We run Wellbeing clubs for older people and provide information, advice and advocacy. We also have Carers support services and facilitate older people learning new skills. We promote social inclusion and work to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older people and carers.

To promote the public benefit by social inclusion, and physical, mental and emotional welfare in Harlow Hill, Harrogate and surrounding areas to encourage adults ( particularly but not exclusive men) who may otherwise become socially excluded or isolated through age, retirement, redundancy, incapacity, bereavement or boredom to meet on a regular basis, engaging in constructive pursuits together.

The Monday Club provides a weekly day centre for older people who would otherwise be socially isolated. There is transport provided (disabled access), refreshments, talks, activity sessions. exercises . Regular trips out.

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.

To provide a social hub for men (but not exclusively for men) to reduce social exclusion in the community, to practice woodworking skills using facilities they would not otherwise have access to as well as promoting a greater awareness of environmental issues and developing a positive attitude towards the reuse, repair, repurposing and recycling of materials with an emphasis on reducing waste.

As a Local Initiative of the Global Street Pastor Movement, the mission of Lambeth Street Pastors is to engage, train and mobilise Christian volunteers from different churches, to be relevant in public life, addressing issues of vulnerability and social exclusion through the principle of caring, listening and helping people. Partnering with the police and local authority to achieve our goals.

Bundles of Blessings is underpinned by biblical principles of 'loving our neighbour', 'encouraging one another in love', and 'being a blessing'. We serve our local communities and hope that our faith is demonstrated by simple acts of generosity, whereby gift bags are distributed, in order to encourage the many people who feel marginalised, ill, mentally ill, lonely, or bereaved.

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY BUILDING AND DISSEMINATING COMMUNITY BASED METHODOLOGIES TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSIST THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.

The charity's main activities are (a) the provision of drop-in facilities and befriending schemes through its own branches (b) the encouragement of others to provide similar activities and appropriate pastoral care and (c) awareness and the provision of a forum for sharing experiences and ideas through its newsletter and web-site.

Community Care: Help residents live a full and fulfilling life. Helping them be a part of a community and not face loneliness or isolation. Primarily focusing on the elderly and vulnerable in society we aim to help with mental wellbeing and fitness. We want to actively improve the prospects of the young and give them the tools and volunteering opportunities to lead successful and rewarding lives.

Community lunch - 1x monthlyYouth Club /activitiescommunity Summer Barbecue Community Christmas lunchOlder people social interaction in Southwark & Lambeth These activities helps to reduce isolation, imparting knowledge and cultural sharing, establishing friendship and social interaction

To provide support for local unemployed people by providing assistance with cv writing, job searches, and preparing for interviews in an environment which aims to reduce feelings of isolation, boosting self-esteem and a social setting to meet.

Coverdale & Newbank Community Association at all times want to reduce the inequalities experienced by our community and its members. Our aim is to improve their quality of life by reducing social isolation, loneliness and deprivation.

We seek to assist in bringing the community & families together, engaging all ages in outreach & religious activities. We target young people 11-15 yrs old with level of truancy, underachievement, social exclusion & 16-26 yrs old who are disadvantaged, unemployed, victims of crime thus providing activities including skills for life, befriending, holistic 1-2-1 counselling, crime prevention forum

To promote Igbo language, art, culture and heritage as a means of promoting social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. To relieve and combat poverty, distress, financial hardship, and sickness.