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Contact the Elderly Thurrock

Social Inclusion

Funds will allow us to take our groups out for a tea party to create a special and memorable event for isolated older guests.

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About this cause

We tackle elderly isolation and loneliness with, volunteer led, free monthly tea parties for people who are on their own and are over 75. The social gatherings within the local community bring individuals together, reintegrate them with society, and produce fulfilling friendships and support networks. We now reach over 5,900 older people, ‘guests’, every year, replicating as near as possible the hospitality they might receive from their friends and family. The majority of the people using our service fall into the category of the ‘oldest-old’: Many have social care needs, due to mobility issues and hearing and visual impairments, and cannot leave their homes without the assistance provided by the charity’s volunteer network. “Contact the Elderly has changed my life.It’s wonderful.” Maud

How this cause brings people in the community together

Our project will increase awareness of isolated older people within the local community and inform people about how they can signpost the support that is available from Contact the Elderly. It will encourage people to refer isolated older people to us and will also encourage local people to volunteer for us. Isolated older people will feel that they are valued locally and feel happier .