AgeUKIW & Megan Baker Estate Agents raise over £23,000 to date to combat loneliness!

Since 2016 each December AgeUK Isle of Wight have teamed up with Megan Baker Estate Agents in an effort to raise awareness about local loneliness.

Each year AgeUK Isle of Wight campaign for support for either monetary donations or for donations of time; The local charities award winning Good Neighbour Scheme aims to recruit volunteer support for their Islandwide befriending program.

Whilst the cost of living has impacted monetary donations for the year, £2,288 raised in December 2022, volunteer recruitment has increased with many residents coming forward to help the Good Neighbour Scheme to provide vital companionship through face to face and telephone befriending to those with no one to turn to.

All funds raised stay on the Island, helping AgeUKIW to provide support and companionship to older Island residents through its many social inclusion services.

To find out about the many volunteering opportunities Age UK Isle of Wight have available you can visit our volunteering page or call 01983 525282 today.

Allison O’Brien Fury, Good Neighbour Scheme leader said

“2022 saw the seventh year of the annual campaign and looking back, through the generosity of our amazing Island community and wonderfully supportive sponsors Megan Baker Estate Agents, we have been able to raise over £23,000 to date and have recruited many local volunteers to support such an important cause.

I would like to remind everyone that If you are lonely, your local Age UK Isle of Wight is here to support you and to please get in touch today.

Megan Baker of Megan Baker Estate Agents said

‘We are always delighted to be approached by the fabulous IW Age UK team and love to support them wherever possible.  We see many older clients in the properties we sell and make a point of spending time with those who are alone or missing company, especially over the difficult winter months.  The No One Should Have No One campaign is very dear to our hearts and the whole team are so proud to be part of the project’s success over the last seven years.’

Our website hosts a Winter Support Hub filled with information & advice about the many services that are available to support those in need. Alternatively, you can call us on (01983) 525282 to find out more about how they can support you or a loved one.