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We will deliver a number of social activity groups for older people in rural and coastal locations who are lonely and socially isolated, so they can meet new people and improve their quality of life.
We are looking to raise funds so we can develop social activity groups in rural and coastal communities across East Lindsey, which will provide lonely and socially isolated older people with the chance to make friends and maintain social connections. The prevalence of loneliness among older people in rural and coastal areas needs urgent attention. Too many older people suffer from being alone and not having anyone; this can have a significant impact on their health and wellbeing and lead to them feeling sad, depressed and vulnerable. The social activity groups will offer fun and interesting activities for older people with a focus on those aged 60 years and older. From keeping mentally and physically fit to exploring interests and hobbies and from trying arts and crafts to accessing health advice and signposting to other services, the groups will bring together those older people wanting a bit of additional help to get out and meet people.
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Why it's a great idea:
Older people in rural and coastal areas are at high risk of being lonely and socially isolated. Many have experienced reduced social networks with loss of family and friends and this can make make them more vulnerable to poor health and prone to loneliness. One way in which loneliness can be reduced is through having opportunities to get involved in social activities and meeting new people. This can be within a community setting or virtually through digital means. The Rural Chat and Friendship project, will help older people to meet new people, increase social networks and create opportunities for social interaction within the community. This can have very positive benefits on older people, helping them to stay mentally well and more physically active. Having good social networks generates feelings of being socially connected and valued and we feel passionately that our project will bring huge benefits to many vulnerable older people.
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Make your community more stronger, connected and empowered with the South & East Lincs Crowd.
How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £8,426
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VolunteerAge UK Lindsey is an established and well respected, local, independent charity, which has been based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire for almost 20 years. We are a Brand Partner of the national Age UK charity and provide services in the Lincolnshire district council areas of East and West Lindsey and also North Lincolnshire, which takes in the areas of Skegness, Mablethorpe, Horncastle, Woodhall Spa and Louth in the east, Gainsborough and Market Rasen in the west and Scunthorpe, Brigg and Barton on Humber in the north. It is a geographically large and mainly rural area with some key urban settlements and has above the national average levels of older people.
The Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers work together to deliver services which will benefit older people and their families, with a main aim of helping to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. The Board of Age UK Lindsey has 65% of the Trustees over the age of 60 years of age, with lived experience of being an older person.
We offer a wide range of support to older people and their families including a free Information and Advice Service; last year supporting older people in our area to claim over £2.5 million pounds of unclaimed welfare benefits, via home visiting, outreach, telephone and digital means. We also offer a Befriending Service supporting isolated and lonely older people; delivering over 4000 hours of support with over 70 volunteers.
Age UK Lindsey is very dependent on our volunteers and we ensure they are supported, trained and have appropriate DBS clearances in order to work for the charity. We are very keen to encourage younger volunteers in order to deliver intergenerational projects such as digital skills and we would like to encourage more younger volunteers to support this project.
We recognise because of the rural and coastal nature of our area and in particular the East Lindsey area, that loneliness and isolation are key issues and providing social activity opportunities is a way of supporting our older people.
Project Owner: Age UK Lindsey The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
