Ilamula House, Home For Neglected Children
Ilamula House is a home for abused, abandoned, neglected and orphaned children in Johannesburg, South Africa. It’s a place that…
Helping Others
“If Vicki didn’t come to see me life wouldn’t be so pleasant”
Ninety-year-old Sheila has lived on her own since her husband died. She needed treatment following a stroke and volunteer Vicki…
“I get satisfaction from knowing I’ve made someone happy”
Vera, who’s eighty-nine, has been a widow for a long time, but after her husband died her son stayed with…
The Royal Voluntary Service
Every month the Royal Voluntary Service helps 100,000 older people in England, Scotland and Wales get the best out of…
“You feel there’s someone there for you”
Ninety-three-year-old Zillah lives in Teeside, in the home she shared with Tommy, her husband of 64 years. During World War…
“It’s an act of love, and it is very fulfilling”
Lionel, eighty-three, lives near Abergavenny in Wales and teaches music. He became a volunteer after reading an article about the…
The Silver Line’s founder, Dame Esther Rantzen, explains why she was motivated to start the charity.
There is an epidemic of loneliness among older people in this country. It’s an epidemic hidden by stigma, pride, and…
“I’m so glad I’ve joined. I really look forward to my Sunday afternoons”
A retired nurse, Bunty is fortunate enough to have two children and three grandchildren, as well as seven great-grandchildren and…
Contact the Elderly
Contact the Elderly has been changing lives through its simple formula of tea, cake and companionship for more than fifty…
Where to donate
PLEASE drop off or post your Love Darg knitted or crocheted donation at; one of Cats Protection’s adoption centres or…
