'THANK YOU' TO SEDERO LOUNGE FOR KINDLY SUPPORTING THE LINK

“It can be quite boring living alone. Now I am part of the Link, I have all these new friends with common interests. And for the first time in years, I am excited about something and I have a focus. It feels wonderful.”

The Link Visiting Scheme is an award-winning charity dedicated to reducing loneliness in Wokingham Borough. For 26 years, we’ve brought vital, life-enhancing social connections to older people through regular visits and local community activities. With the support of over 420 wonderful volunteers, we currently help around 550 people feel valued and connected.

Why the community needs The Link
Loneliness and social isolation especially among older people can lead to a spiral of poor health and low mood which in turn leads to further isolation. Through our network of volunteers we aim to connect those most in need and offer everyone a range of social opportunities to enjoy and look forward to. Quality time and a friendly face can make all the difference. We enable older people to access small friendship groups too either online or in local cafes or garden centres.

The Link's impact on the community
We're so proud to have connected over 1000 older people with a volunteer, adding thousands' of hours of friendship, laughter and fun to people who had felt forgotten. We are part of a network of organisations in the borough called 'The Friendship Alliance' where together we can ensure Wokingham Borough is a friendlier, kinder place to live.