Latest news

The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.

Fundraising

Amani's marathon magic

Company executive Amani Kessi has entered the London Marathon to raise funds for Re-engage and, within days of setting up his donations page, he raced past his target of £2000. 

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Volunteering

Why Re-engage?

Leigh moved to the UK from South Africa just over seven years ago and she has been a call companion for almost two years.  She explains why she chose to volunteer for Re-engage and how the older people she has been matched with continue to inspire her.

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Our work

Using evidence to develop and deliver activity groups

Re-engage impact and evaluation manager Georgina Everett was invited to speak at a webinar organised by the National Academy for Social Prescribing about how the charity uses evidence to develop and deliver activity groups for older people who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation.  

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Our work

New activity groups for older people in Birmingham

Last month older people and organisations from across Birmingham attended a launch event to hear more about the free activity groups that Re-engage will be setting up in the area, thanks to a £105,000 grant from Warwickshire Freemasons. 

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Guest stories

West Yorkshire activity group guest, Audrey

80-year-old Audrey was referred to the chair yoga activity group in Heptonstall, West Yorkshire, by her daughter Sue.  Audrey had not been very active during Covid and Sue wanted to find a gentle physical activity for her that would also give her the opportunity to make friends and socialise.

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Guest stories

A life lived

Great grandmother Gladys was born in Islington, north London, during the First World War - the eldest of eleven children. She and her youngest sister, Christine, are the only survivors. On Christmas Day last year, she celebrated her 106th birthday and marked the occasion with a little burst of Abba.

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Contact us

We have teams across the UK.

Address

Re-engage
7 Bell Yard
London
WC2A 2JR

Freephone:

0800 716543

Office phone:

020 7240 0630