Latest news
The latest news, stories and reflections from Re-engage. Our past newsletters are also available to read.
Launch of rainbow call companions
"Rainbow call companions is an important milestone in this amazing charity’s commitment to reaching deep into communities and finding the older people who really need us." Our CEO Meryl Davies talks about the launch next month of rainbow call companions, our free telephone befriending service for LGBT+ older people.
By Meryl Davies
Meet volunteer tea party host Eva
Eva Everitt is 72 years old and lives in Whitby in North Yorkshire. She worked in a Special school in Sutton Coldfield for 19 years and then as a teaching assistant in the Whitby area before finally retiring 12 years ago. She was also a church warden for 20 years. We caught up with Eva about why she volunteers Re-engage and what makes her tick.
By Re-engage
Meet our first impact volunteer
We’re currently looking for volunteers who can support the Re-engage impact team by offering their time to help us conduct interviews and surveys on a regular basis. We caught up with Jennifer, our first impact volunteer, to find out more about the role.
By Re-engage
Our online activity groups in Yorkshire
We caught up with Re-engage engagement officer Deb Meynell to chat about our new online activity groups, which will be available to anyone over 75 living in West Yorkshire from mid-February.
By Re-engage
A community comes together
The Young Christian Workers (YCW) Impact Youth Group in Ramsbottom have hosted an event for community Christmas for several years now, uniting the community to ensure that older people who are alone at Christmas are not forgotten.
By Re-engage
A chance to be with others
We spoke to Hazel about how her local tea party group was able to rally together to support her during lockdown and what a difference feeling connected to others can make.
By Re-engage