With half a million older people going at least five or six days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone at all, the need to build connections has never been greater.

East London Cares seeks to reduce loneliness amongst older and younger people alike, by connecting them through our programmes across Hackney and Tower Hamlets, including face-to-face and virtual social clubs, and our one-to-one friendship matching scheme.

65% of the neighbours we work with count East London Cares networks as their only form of social connection. We are supporting those most at risk of extreme social isolation to create deep and meaningful friendships.

In taking on this challenge, you'll be supporting this work, tackling loneliness and connecting neighbours across east London.