Check in and Chat Appeal

With your help, we can continue providing friendship and connection to lonely older people. Give a gift today to support Check In and Chat. Read more
Target £20,000 Raised so far £16,225
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£5 A donation of £5 covers one call to help break the isolation of an older person like Jim.

£35 A donation of £35 supports a volunteer like Laura to make two months of calls to keep their match connected.

£100 A donation of £100 trains two volunteers like Laura to befriend, listen to and support older people.

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1 in 3 older people in Northern Ireland say they feel lonely

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The Big Knit 2020 -21

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