Explore campaigns search About arrow_drop_down How can we help arrow_drop_down Contact us CHARITY LOGIN keyboard_arrow_left All participating campaigns AGE NI Make Christmas brighter for a lonely older person As most of us adjust to more social freedom, sadly, many older people remain fearful, isolated, and alone. Our campaign will enable us to work directly with circa 250 older people, to assess and prioritise those in crisis and to support those in need of longer-term connection and wellbeing services. Donate Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC104640) open_in_new https://www.ageni.org/ Match funded Campaign target £15,000 Amount raised £5,910 Time left 5 days Donations 53 Championed by The Reed Foundation Categories Health/Wellbeing Information/Advice Helping Older People Location United Kingdom Campaign overview Aims Where's the money going? Situation Older people have spoken to us about heightened levels of fear, loneliness and isolation. Support systems have been reduced or withdrawn. Older people say they feel invisible, with decisions being made for them rather than with them. Many are fearful and don’t know where to turn. Increased loneliness and low levels of physical activity continue to have a significant impact on the resilience, physical and mental wellbeing of older people and frailty is accelerating at a frightening rate. Solution Age NI assesses older people’s needs, to identify the level of intervention required from crisis to longer term resilience and mental wellbeing support. Onward referral to other Age NI services includes First Connect, providing emotional and practical support, Check in and Chat telephone service, and Advice Line support on housing, welfare, and health & social care. Age NI’s services offer a lifeline, friendship and put a purpose back in the lives of the older people who connect with us. Supported by About The Big Give Our story Team Press Our fees Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms and conditions How can we help Charities Philanthropists Individuals Christmas Challenge Champions for Children Green Match Fund Run your own campaign EXPLORE CAMPAIGNS CONTACT US LOGIN REGISTER © 2007 – 2021 The Big Give Trust (1136547) Company number 07273065 Dragon Court 27-29 Macklin Street London WC2B 5LX United Kingdom