Everyone should have the chance to make new friends.
Everyone deserves the chance to make new friends.
All our services are completely free and designed to help people aged 75 and over build social connections in a warm, welcoming and safe environment.
Tea parties
Our monthly tea parties offer a change of scene and a chance to enjoy relaxed afternoons filled with conversation and laughter.
Guests are driven to and from the venue, so there’s no need to worry about arranging transport.
Call Companions
Enjoy regular chats every week or two with a friendly volunteer over the phone.
Call Companions is for anyone aged 75 or over who might not get out much but would enjoy a regular conversation.
"Getting a call companion is the best and most valuable thing I've ever done.”
Rainbow Call Companions
Our award winning Rainbow Call Companion service is for older LGBT+ people who are lonely, or isolated and would enjoy a regular call from a friendly volunteer who also identifies as LGBT+.
Activity groups
Taking part in an activity group is a fun and social way to stay active.
We’ll arrange transport to and from the venue. All you need to do is enjoy yourself.
Groups include gentle exercise, games, and activities suitable for all abilities.
We currently have activity groups in Bristol and the South West, Greater Manchester, London, Scotland, Wales, West Midlands and West Yorkshire.
Get a call companion
A regular friendly phone call can do wonders for your spirits. Because a good chat means the world.
Get a rainbow call companion
If you’d like a bit of extra company, we can match you with one of our friendly rainbow call companions. They love a good chat and they’re great listeners too.
Tea parties
Join one of our free monthly social groups for older people across the UK.
Activity groups for people aged 75 and over
I feel very emotional as I only get to go out when I have a hospital appointment and you don’t get to talk properly to people there. This tea party has made me feel alive again, with such kindness shown. I really can't wait until we do it again.
Dougie
Age 76What a difference it's made to me, being part of a social group again. At first, I was a bit nervous about going but everyone's so friendly and it’s great to have conversations with different people.
I'm not nearly so lonely now. I really love the company. If I had the chance, I would go every day.