Companionship
Regular gatherings, and later phone calls and visits, for people who'd like more company.
How it startsTea mornings and Irish music afternoons come first.
- Reduce loneliness
What we'll do
Our mission, the three aims behind it, and the four areas of work we'll build up over time.
Our mission
To support elderly Irish people across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire through companionship, practical support, cultural connection, and community outreach.
Our aims
Everything we do comes back to these three.
- 1
Reduce loneliness
Regular phone calls, visits, and get-togethers for people who would like more company.
- 2
Support wellbeing
Help finding the right local services, and a hand with everyday things.
- 3
Preserve identity
Keeping Irish music, stories, and faith part of people's lives.
Four areas of work
We’ll start small with gatherings and add the rest as volunteers are trained and checks are in place.
Practical help
A hand with everyday things and help finding the right local service.
How it startsSignposting at gatherings, from people who know local services.
- Support wellbeing
Irish culture
Music, stories, faith and conversation, kept part of everyday life.
How it startsMusic afternoons and shared get-togethers.
- Preserve identity
- Reduce loneliness
Community outreach
Working with churches, clubs, councils and GPs to reach people who may not think to ask.
How it startsConversations with local groups across both counties.
- Reduce loneliness
- Support wellbeing
When each part starts
The plans set out what comes first and roughly when, from the first gatherings to a befriending network in year two.