What we do
Three core services that keep older people in our community connected, supported, and independent.
Free services for older people in Romsey
Everything we do starts with the same belief: that no older person in our community should feel isolated, forgotten, or unable to access the support they need. Our three core services are free at the point of use and open to anyone who needs them.
We currently support over 320 people a year across Romsey and the surrounding area. All services are delivered by a combination of paid staff and trained volunteers.
Service 01
The day centre
Our day centre is a warm, welcoming space where older people come together for meals, activities, and companionship. It's more than a social club — it's a lifeline for many of our members who would otherwise spend most of their week alone.
Hot two-course lunch served every session
Weekly activities including arts, crafts, and gentle exercise
Transport to and from the centre arranged on request
Health monitoring and welfare checks by trained staff
Service 02
Befriending calls
A regular, friendly phone call from a trained volunteer to an older person who may have little social contact. It sounds simple — and it is — but the impact is profound. For many of our members, this call is the highlight of their week.
Weekly calls from a matched, trained volunteer
Consistent pairing — same volunteer, same time each week
Transport to and from the centre arranged on request
Health monitoring and welfare checks by trained staff
Service 03
Community transport
Getting to a medical appointment or the day centre shouldn't be a barrier. Our volunteer drivers provide door-to-door transport for older people who can't use public transport or don't have family nearby to help.
Door-to-door collection and return
Medical appointments, day centre, and local activities
Trained, DBS-checked volunteer drivers
Accessible vehicles available on request
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320
People supported last year
1,200
Befriending calls made
0
Cost to access our services
Access our services
All services are free at the point of use. No referral from a GP or social worker is required.
Refer yourself
If you think you or someone you know could benefit from any of our services, get in touch directly. There's no waiting list for most services and no formal referral needed.
Refer someone else
If you're a carer, family member, GP, or social worker who would like to refer someone to our services, please call or email us. We'll take it from there.
Help us keep these services running
Every donation goes directly into the services you've just read about. No management fees. No overheads. Just support for the people who need it most.