Social welfare Charities That specialise in Loneliness

Activities include;? Advocacy services? Supplementary and Mother Tongue Schools? Youth activities i.e. arts, music & sports? Befriending & Mentoring? Weekend Schools for underachieving children in LB of Harrow? Mental Health Advocacy and support service? Support to local schools providing teaching assistance during the weekdays? Summer and Winter football tournamentsAny Many More

SCVS is an umbrella organisation offering support including training to voluntary organisations in Swale and as an accredited volunteer centre offer a volunteer brokerage service. We operate a volunteer transport scheme providing transport for older people and those with disabilities who are unable to access public transport scheme and a befriending scheme for older socially isolated residents.

We are an independent, user-led charity where all 15 trustees have a learning disability, and with members from across Oxfordshire. As well as promoting choice, empowerment and participation, we provide volunteering, training, social and paid work opportunities that combat isolation and lead to more fulfilling lives.

To promote and protect the mental wellbeing of mothers and families affected by antenatal and post-natal depression and associated mental health concerns through the provision of therapeutic groups and one to one support in the home, practical support, befriending, providing information and raising awareness of mental health concerns with the wider public and media.

The charity (i) provides and maintains the charity's almshouse developments at Lovell Park Road, Leeds and Raglan Road, Leeds and (ii) provides grants to organisations and to projects in Leeds which alleviate financial hardship, particularly in relation to housing and social isolation.

Boomerang Cardiff has been an ongoing project since our inception in 2017. Under the umbrella of our organisation we have 5 key areas.Homelessness/Prevention of homelessness In Work PovertySocial Isolation/LonelinessCommunity Engagement/EducationHealth/Physical Wellbeing

Our aim is to offer help and assistance to elderly, disabled and vulnerable people of the 2 Doctors surgeries in Totnes and surrounding parishes to enable them to live in their own homes and receive a level of support which will help them remain independent and not be isolated from the community.We provide services such health related transport, befriending, shopping, home help and form filling.

Preservation of mental health: * Activities supporting this includes awareness raising and campaigning work and the provision of information. Activities supporting this include the provision of advocacy, volunteering, befriending and information services.

The Foundation objectives are to: Address social exclusion, Improve health and wellbeing, Promote education and literacy, Support vulnerable children and young people and Support vulnerable people and families. This is delivered through Administering annual grant funding and education bursaries to support young people who would cannot access or qualify for this funding. Please refer to Website

The charity operates in and around Tameside.To prevent or relieve poverty, sickness, disease or suffering (whether emotional,mental or physical) in older people. To raise awareness of the needs of older people.To promote equality and diversity.To assist older people in need by reason of ill health, disability, financial hardship, social exclusion or other disadvantage.

St Martin's Centre is located on the border of Byker and Walker in the east end of Newcastle upon Tyne. We provide a range of activities for all ages, with activities and support for young children and families, an Ofsted-rated outstanding nursery, volunteering opportunities for local residents, daily activities for older adults and befriending and wellbeing support, including emergency food.

The focus of our activities continues to support those that are socially excluded and develop plans and activities to benefit the community served. This benefits young people by developing their self-confidence and social skills alongside practical IT skills and life skills. We welcome all young people regardless of personal background, faith, gender or personal circumstances.

Supporting older people who live in Leeds 16 to live informed, healthy and happy lives in their own homes. Through offering a wide range of activities and services to older people, we promote independence and reduce social isolation.

Ability to Change is a Charity that provides a range of services for ex-offenders, vulnerable individuals, who have experienced disadvantages or homelessness.We design and deliver programmes that help people make the transition into education or employment and the ability to change from social exclusion to social inclusion

To provide young people, in particular those who are disadvantaged or at risk of educational or social exclusion, with self-development, integration and learning opportunities through the challenge and disciplines of life at sea aboard large sailing vessels to underpin success in education and employment and help them thrive in modern society.

Established in 1986, The Soup Kitchen is a resource for the homeless, elderly, lonely and vulnerable in London. We provide free nutritious meals, clothing and unprecedented mental health support to nearly 150 people each day in London. We aim to tackle some of the core issues of homelessness in an environment that is welcoming to everyone.

The charity provides inclusive facilities for residential and recreational activities which allow those with Special Educational Needs to participate in sport, recreation and residential short breaks allowing them to be active, improve their physical and mental health, build relationships, develop social and life skills whilst reducing the isolation and loneliness associated with disability.

We work with disadvantaged young people aged 8-21 in Islington, London, & neighbouring boroughs, areas of social deprivation, high youth crime, & low attendance in school & jobs. Young people suffer low self esteem & lack longterm, stable, one-to-one relationships. We have 3 workstreams: Street Team outreach work; Youth Hubs providing personal development & positive activities; & One2One support.

The Charity's objects are to advance education and training amongst the public, and in particular where such education and training will contribute to social cohesion and combat social exclusion

Warrington Speak Up is an independent advocacy organisation actively promoting social inclusion, equality and social justice. Through the delivery of quality advocacy services, including statutory & non statutory issue based advocacy, self and group advocacy, projects and consultation we aim to strengthen the voice of Warrington residents who face discrimination, disadvantage and social isolation.

Services to mitigate the impacts of sensory loss to people in Wales, including Eye Clinic support and Rehabilitation for the Vision Impaired, counselling, emotional support, befriending, activities, telephone helpline, social activities, training and a comprehensive resource centre offering advice, information and advocacy. The charity also encourages preventative strategies to avoid blindness

BIGKID exists to equip young people at risk of social exclusion and youth violence to take control of their lives, find, develop and act on their own potential. We believe that behind every kid is something BIG and that with the right support we can put an end to youth violence and school exclusions.

Birmingham Irish Association enhances the lives of thousands of people throughout Birmingham by providing quality advice and support services. BIA provides help with health issues, family support, tackling social isolation, bereavement, befriending and to promote Irish culture and heritage

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in Wales who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, age, disability, ill health, poverty and other personal circumstances, in particular members of the Chinese community, to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society.

The charity provides a range of services to support older people including:Wellbeing activities, Physical activity opportunities, Social day centres, Information advice & guidance, community navigation, befriending, footcare, hot meals delivery, dementia support for carers, independent living service, clubs for people with dementia, dementia day care.