We want to continue to support elderly people in Kent to live a joyful, meaningful and well connected life. Supporting them to meet new people, invest in their wellbeing and foster friendships.
Wishing Hearts is a grassroots organisation that enriches the lives of older people in Kent through one-of-a-kind wish experiences which promote social inclusion, connection and happiness. We adopt a personal approach to the services we provide to older people which is achieved through ‘Wishes’. Wishes aim to enable people explore an old passion, see an old friend or re-connect to a part of their life that they miss. Wishes can be anything. Previous examples include: Attending an equestrian show Seeing a bag pipe player A visit from a shire horse A tattoo A trip to the beach We do more than granting wishes. We challenge the perception of older communities and advocate for improved support provision for those communities. Your funding will support the overhead costs necessary to make these services possible. By supporting us, you are supporting more than just a charity. You are helping to fight for some of the most seldom heard voices ensuring that they have the support they deserve.
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Why it's a great idea:
Our project is critical to ensure an under-represented demographic within Kent have access to support. Our services will enable older people to develop meaningful relationships with their local communities improving not only their mental health but their physical health. This scheme will ensure older people feel integrated within society – creating a whole and inclusive society where every individual feels valued and welcome. Our project also fills a void in current service provision, as many of the existing services available are group-based. By providing services which are individual lead, we are able to provide a more person-centred approach to our work. Signposting is also a vital element of this project. We work with other organisations who provide a wide range of support, ensuring that we can offer support to everyone, no matter their needs. Above all else, by supporting this project you are helping to show older members of our community that they are not alone.
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How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £10,746
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VolunteerWishing Hearts is a local grassroots organisation working to combat loneliness and social isolation in older people living in Kent. We do this by providing one of a kind, special experiences by fulfilling their one 'wish'. Previous examples of wish nominations have been:
To visit a lavender field, to see a bag pipe performer play one last time, a ride in a red MG, a visit from a shire horse, a trip to the coast, or to reconnect with an old friend or family member. These are just a few examples of the joy we have been able to bring to local older people so far and are hoping, with your help, that we can grant even more.
Wishes are in their nature, unique and therefore, our services are unique in the way that we are able to provide tailored, person-centred support to our beneficiaries. They are empowered to craft their own wish which we have seen, first hand, how benefical these experiences have been for their physical and mental wellbeing.
We also provide support through community events in the form of bi-weekly coffee mornings and regular tea parties to bring older people together in an inclusive. welcoming environment. This enables them to build their own social networks, recieve that extra support they may need and most importantly, engage in social connections with others living in the same areas.
Project Owner: Wishing Hearts Charity The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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