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.
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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.
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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.
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Budget
Budget - Project Cost: £10,296
Loading graph....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.
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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.