Befriending an Older Person

One Westminster

020 7723 1216

Befriending an Older Person

A project by One Westminster

Befriending an Older Person

Every week an older person in the borough of Westminster will receive a visit from their regular befriender who will either spend quality time with them in their own home or encourage them to access their local community.This service not only benefits the older people we are in contact with but also acts as a support pillar to many family members and carers.

Why they need our service

According to research carried out in the City of Westminster (2015) more than 40% of older people in the borough of Westminster are living alone, making this borough one of the loneliest for this age group. Research has also shown that there are clear links between isolation and mental illness that can result in devastating harm to the health and wellbeing of older people (Campaign to End Loneliness, 2017).

Plan and expected results

Every week, more than 40 people are visited by volunteer befrienders and over the last year we have helped 60 people with loneliness and isolation; we hope to double these numbers over the next 12 months.

What your gift could provide

£5

volunteering expenses for 1 day

£10

pays for a one to one support session

£20

cost for training session

Fundraise for us!

Charity Information

One Westminster

Telephone: 020 7723 1216

Address: 37 Chapel Street, London London NW15DP

Registered charity no.: 295501