Community Foundation for Calderdale

01422 349700

Creating Strong Communities Through Localgiving

Loneliness and social isolation are harmful to our health: research shows that lacking social connections is as damaging to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. In Calderdale 17,688 older people are 'sometimes' lonely and 6,367 older people are 'always or often' lonely.

Why the community needs us

With so many local people affected we have taken the decision to invest £150,000 in local voluntary sector projects which are aimed at tackling isolation across three themes: Befriending, Access, and Micro-commissioning services. Seven delivery partners have been chosen, and details of the projects they will deliver can be found at www.cffc.co.uk/isolation/

Our impact on the community

Current estimates suggest 18% of the population in Calderdale is aged 65 or over. By 2037 the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates 25% of Calderdale's population will be over 65. This will equate to, approximately, 21,000 additional people over 65 (ONS, 2014). Such a large rise, in a little over 20 years, will undoubtedly increase demand for services and the prevalence of conditions pertinent to older adults. We hope to help people now and fund quality legacy projects going forwards.

Volunteers needed

We welcome volunteers who can help in the office, at events or supporting local groups with fundraising and grant applications. Please contact us on 01422 349700 to find out how you can get involved.

What your gift could provide

£10

Helps to provied calls from a telephone befriender.

£20

Pays for 4 visits to a luncheon club for an isolated older person.

£50

Pays for adapted transport to provied 2 day trips for an isolated person.

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Charity Information

Community Foundation for Calderdale

Telephone: 01422 349700

Address: 1855 Building (first floor), Discovery Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2NG

Established in: 1994

Registered charity no.: 1002722