Behind every number is a story, a volunteer making time, an older person finding a sense of community or a moment that mattered.

In 2025/26, while much of our focus was on laying the foundations for our growth plan, our services continued to provide connection, joy and purpose for thousands of older people.

Our impact on loneliness

In our annual survey, older people reported a 69% increase in life satisfaction, a 74% increase in happiness, and 84% feel that joining Re-engage has had a positive impact on their life*

Older people

  • agree they are treated with respect

  • describe Re-engage services as good or excellent

  • say joining Re-engage has given them something to look forward to

  • Re-engage has had a positive impact on their life

Volunteers

  • feel they’re giving something back

  • rated their experience with Re-engage as good or excellent

  • said they have a good understanding of ageism and how to challenge it

  • agree joining Re-engage has had a positive impact on their lives

  • have become more aware of challenges faced by older people

  • agree that their understanding of loneliness and isolation has increased

In-person services

Whether it’s a chat over cake, a game of chess in a café, or a gentle group activity, our in-person groups are guided by what older people enjoy and value most when they come together.

Tea parties

  • Two older people chatting

    69%

    more social contact

  • Two people enjoying a Tea Party

    65%

    feel more confident

  • A group of people laughing while sat at a table with cups and saucers

    64%

    report improvement in their wellbeing

  • Two people smiling while sat at a table with glasses of water

    61%

    feel less lonely

Activity groups

  • Two people sat doing a gentle exercise activity group

    74%

    positive impact on life

  • A group of people with ribbon doing a gentle exercise activity group

    67%

    feel happier

  • A woman tossing a bean bag

    61%

    more social contact

  • A group of people sat around a table taking part in an activity group

    58%

    have made friends

Telephone services

For isolated older people who are housebound or prefer one to one contact, our telephone services provide meaningful connection, improve wellbeing, support good mental health and build confidence.

  • have something to look forward to

  • feel happier

  • more confident

Numbers based on older people who have received our services in the year 2025-26 and responded to our annual survey.

*Based on the ONS single-item direct measure of loneliness and the UCLA loneliness scale