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The ‘Tackling Loneliness Together’ project is aimed at connecting more older people at risk of loneliness.
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1) Weekly walks to encourage better overall mental and physical health. To reduce the possibility of prolonged isolation. 2) Outbound telephone support – for example befriending calls providing reassurance and companionship, and practical advice and signposting. 3) Online networking – Facebook communities and online social gatherings which could include, for example but not restricted to, coffee mornings, quizzes, bingo, exercise, yoga, singing and knitting which provide enrichment and enjoyment. 4) Support by post – to reach people who are not online. This can include messages of support from the CCO and club & local contacts. 5) Face to face conversations – Staff and volunteers having socially distanced conversations with clients ‘at the garden gate’.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
Connect – via a multitude of channels Be active – building physical activity into daily life Take notice – encouragement to contemplate and appreciate the world around, even in lockdown Keep learning – signposting to adult education and enrichment Give – mutual support, ideas and suggestions.
Steps to get it done:
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How will the money be spent?Total £18,794
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Total £18,794
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VolunteerWe work with a wide range of partners to provide sport and physical activity opportunities to anyone within the Doncaster community and surrounding areas.
We are a non-profit, self funding registered charity that has achieved over 30 years of inspiring positive change, participation in sport, physical activity and eduction within the Doncaster Borough and internationally.
We utilise the social reach of the professional sports clubs and community stadium to challenge lifelong habits, inspire positive change and motivate sustained participation in sport, physical activity, training and eduction.
Project Owner: Club Doncaster Foundation The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
