Richmond Good Neighbours

We do what a good neighbour would do for elderly, isolated and lonely residents in Richmond.

Over 100 volunteers provide services entirely free of charge. These services might include shopping on behalf of a client or indeed taking the client shopping, driving to and from medical or dental appointments, transportation to and from social clubs or to meet with friends and occasionally gardening. Increasingly we have been asked to help set up on line shopping or to help with IT issues. We also offer a visiting and befriending service. We are happy to provide these services on a regular basis e.g. weekly or on a more ad hoc basis.

Why the community needs us
We reduce isolation for some of the elderly residents in Richmond by providing outings or companionship if housebound. Statutory services just don't have the time our volunteers give.

Our impact on the community
Whether we drop off a treat with a client such as our Easter gift bags which lets isolated residents know someone is thinking about them,or host an event such as the recent HM Queen's Platinum Jubilee Lunch which brought together 35 clients for an afternoon of conversation music and a good lunch, our volunteers make a real difference.

Volunteers needed

Shopping, befriending or driving clients who live in Richmond to medical and social appointments.

What your gift could provide

£90

Hire of a mini bus to take 12 people on an outing

£50

A visit to Holly Lodge to a Reminiscence Workshop

£50

A visit to Kew Gardens on the Kew Explorer for 10 clients

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Charity Information

Richmond Good Neighbours

Registered charity no.: 1187997