ELIZABETH HOUSE COOKHAM

01628 527621

COOKHAM'S GO-TO CLUB FOR INDEPENDENT SENIORS

to provide friendship, a good 2 course meal from fresh ingredients and unlimited tea and coffee, 5 days a week from 9.30-3.30pm. Members also benefit from discounted chiropody and hairdressing, activities and trips out. Members are encouraged to take part in activities but are welcome to just sit and read daily newspapers or chat with friends. They are also encouraged to take part in fundraising activities and community events.

Why the community needs us
We provide a safe place to go for the independent over 60's whilst still providing a home from home atmosphere. We have a wonderful group of dedicated volunteers who help the 3 staff and 8 trustees with all aspects of running Elizabeth House. We have been a major part of COOKHAM SOS for the COVID-19 crisis, manning the phones from Elizabeth House with over 300 volunteers all over Cookham and the outskirts of Maidenhead AND still providing support for our members. COVID-19 showed that many elderly residents - and their families - are not accessing Elizabeth House for the help that we could provide them, so this has given us ideas for the future roles that we can play in the Community.

Our impact on the community
We currently have 16 members for lunch per day. This is less than we can accommodate as we still need to be safe with space restrictions. We like to ensure that we have good connections with service providers and other agencies who will benefit our members and volunteers, including other charities, Optalis for the RBWM, commercial companies and sole traders. We were one of the first day centres to open in Berkshire and the positive impact this has had on the members is clear to see.

Volunteers needed

Always looking for new volunteers. Possible openings for drivers, kitchen help, cleaners, general helper for teas and coffee, helping with indoor activities, helping with outings.

What your gift could provide

£20

1 weeks telephone bill

£70

an hours' entertainment

£100

first aid training for a volunteer

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Charity Information

ELIZABETH HOUSE COOKHAM

Telephone: 01628 527621

Address: Station Hill, Cookham Berkshire SL6 9BS

Established in: 1981

Registered charity no.: 1188342