Project information

No one should have no one

There are over 11,000 older people in Oxfordshire who go for a month without speaking to anybody. We work hard to combat loneliness through a programme of interlinked activities hat reach out to older people who have become isolated.

1 year

Charity information: Age UK Oxfordshire

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  • Need

    Need

    We are trying to combat the epidemic of loneliness amongst older people in Oxfordshire.

    Solution

    A programme of interlinked activities including our befriending service, Information and Advice helpline, bereavement support groups and other activities within the community.

  • Aims

    Aim 1

    To reduce loneliness in our county.


    Activities

    » 'Phone Friends' befriending telephone service
    » Information and Advice helpline
    » 'Late Spring' bereavement support groups

    What success will look like

    Success will be that more older people feel connected to their local communities and are participating in activities.

  • Impact

    Impact

    The project will improve older people's wellbeing which can be measured by the Age UK Wellbeing Index.

    Risk

    Lack of funding could mean lack of resource.

    Reporting

    We are currently working on an Impact Report which will demonstrate the changes made.

  • Budget

    Budget - Project Cost: £10,296

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      Amount Heading Description
      £7,231 Staff salaries salaries
      £206 Other staff costs recruitment, training, travel
      £300 Volunteering training and expenses
      £555 Activities refreshments, transport
      £1,743 Office Rent, utilities, insurance, payroll, marketing
      £261 Communications Stationery, photocopying, postage, telephone

    Current Funding / Pledges

    Source Amount
    OPIL £2,500 Guaranteed
  • Background

    Location

    Oxfordshire

    Beneficiaries

    Local older people who might be vulnerable due to ill health and isolation. Also those who have have experienced a bereavement.

  • Why Us?

    Why Us?

    Age UK Oxfordshire works with over 8,000 older people across the county each year. We have over 30 years experience and are trusted within the community.

    Read more about the Charity running this project.

    People

    Mel Paterson

    Head of Fundraising will manage the funding raised along with project staff and volunteers.