Re-engage provides vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.
Sara Cox introduces the Re-engage Lifeline Appeal
"It has been my privilege to volunteer for Re-engage for some years now, so I know just how big a difference Re-engage makes to an older person who is feeling alone or isolated.
Attending a Re-engage tea party or activity group, or receiving a regular phone call from a Re-engage call companion, can help break that cycle of loneliness and bring joy and laughter back into an older person's life.
That is why I’m hosting a BBC Lifeline appeal. Follow this link to find out how, with your help, we’ll be able to lend a hand to more and more older people experiencing crippling loneliness."
Sara Cox
Preventing scams and fraud
We have partnered with National Trading Standards to help protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams. Talking about scams is a powerful way to raise awareness and reduce stigma. Try our free training. Spread the word, and take a stand against scams.
My wife died… I was grieving and vulnerable. I needed company so when this woman said hello on Facebook I responded. I have never reported it because I feel such an old fool. The fraud cost me £15k of my savings.
Help us reach more older people who are feeling lonely and isolated
Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.
We can’t increase our impact without your support, so whether you can donate, raise funds or let more people know about us, we hope you’ll accompany us on our journey.
Join a group
If you live on your own and find it difficult to get out and about, you’re not alone – we’re here to help.
Volunteer
Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding. Be part of the team that’s making life better for the oldest people in our communities.
Refer
Do you know an older person who is lonely, isolated or in need of companionship? Whether they’re a friend, relative, neighbour or patient, we’re here to help.
Here’s how your donation could help us
£5 could allow us to give our invaluable volunteers essential training and support.
£15 could help to bring friendship and laughter to an older person in need of company.
£50 could help introduce isolated older people into our monthly tea party groups, giving them regular companionship for years to come.
Become a supporter by giving monthly or make a single donation online.
Latest news
Meet Ginny
Find out more about activity group guest and star of our BBC Lifeline appeal, Ginny.
By Re-engage
Celebrating 45 years of volunteering
Ann Godfrey, super volunteer, organised Re-engage tea parties for the Royal Wootton Bassett group for an extraordinary 45 years. The pandemic brought a halt to her plans for a 45th group celebration and very sadly she died before she could make the event a reality. Ann’s tea party group recently held a party to remember her long service and wonderful community spirit.
By Re-engage
Five years on from the first Minister for Loneliness
Since the UK government announced that Tracey Crouch MP would be our first Minister for Loneliness five years ago, loneliness has become a hotly discussed topic. Read our CEO Meryl's article for a snapshot of how the topic of loneliness is being discussed here and around the world.
By Meryl Davies, CEO
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