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The Sharp End

Health

We want to run a varied programme of exercise and art classes for older people whilst trying to target those that need our services.

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About this cause

About us: In the last 21 years, we have been offering activities to people over the age of 50 regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, creed, disability, in a safe and peer supported environment. Our patrons (service users) are from a wide demographic background, representing the social mix of people living in the borough of Hackney. What we do Activities range from physical/relaxing/creative/dance/visits to places of interest/afternoon tea Our specific objectives include: Prevention and reduction of disease. Identification and reduction of stress and the promotion of good mental health. The combating of isolation and loneliness. Providing a resource to enable people to have fun. Supporting and empowering older people to improve the quality of their lives and specifically their health.

How this cause brings people in the community together

Our organisation works on 4 parameters; Alleviating isolation and loneliness, improving/maintaining physical & emotional wellbeing, improving/maintaining independence. Annual feedback from our members have stated the following “It’s really helped me to have made friends here. It was so hard when I lost my daughter but I came here and I get hugs and kisses. It’s wonderful.”