Connected Elders

Helping older adults stay connected, confident and independent

Connected Elders is a community-focused service supporting older adults to live active, fulfilling lives. We help people stay connected to their community, their interests, and their sense of purpose — in ways that feel positive, respectful, and empowering.

What Connected Elders Supports

Connected Elders is a community-led initiative, launching with the intention of registering as a Community Interest Company (CIC). Our purpose is to help older adults feel connected, confident, and independent, strengthening community ties and supporting wellbeing at every stage of later life.

We support through:

  • Volunteer-led community activities that encourage connection and confidence

  • Weekly telephone wellbeing checks offering reassurance and regular contact

  • Opportunities to build independence, routine, and a sense of belonging

  • Support that respects individual preferences, choices, and lived experience

A Positive, Person-Led Approach

Connected Elders exists to improve the wellbeing of older adults by creating meaningful connections through community activities and a weekly telephone wellbeing check service. We believe that feeling heard, valued, and connected is vital at every stage of life.

Our approach is:

  • Grounded in connection and kindness

  • Respectful of dignity, choice, and independence

  • Community-focused and inclusive

  • Designed to fit real lives, not rigid programmes

What We Do

1. Community Activities

We organise accessible, inclusive, volunteer-led activities designed for older adults. These activities aim to:

  • Encourage social connection

  • Build confidence

  • Reduce isolation

  • Promote independence and wellbeing

  • Activities may include social groups, creative sessions, gentle movement, and local community meet-ups.

2. Weekly Telephone Wellbeing Checks

Our telephone service provides regular, friendly check-in calls to older adults. These calls:

  • Offer reassurance and companionship

  • Help identify concerns early

  • Provide a consistent, trusted point of contact

  • Support emotional wellbeing

  • This service is especially important for those who may live alone or have limited social contact.

Who We Support

Connected Elders supports older adults in the community who may be experiencing:

  • Loneliness or social isolation

  • Reduced confidence

  • Limited access to social opportunities

  • We aim to work inclusively and respectfully, valuing each person’s lived experience.

Our Values

  • Connection – building meaningful relationships

  • Kindness – every interaction matters

  • Respect – dignity at all times

  • Community – stronger together

  • Independence – supporting people to live well, their way

Volunteers – Make a Difference

Connected Elders is proudly volunteer-led. Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, helping older adults feel connected, valued, and supported within their community.

We welcome volunteers who want to:

  • Make a positive difference in older people’s lives

  • Offer their time, skills, or listening ear

  • Be part of a supportive, community-focused initiative

Volunteer Roles May Include:

  • Making weekly wellbeing phone calls

  • Supporting or leading community activities

  • Helping with administration or coordination

  • Community outreach and engagement

  • No previous experience is required—just compassion, reliability, and a willingness to help. Training and support will be provided.

No previous experience required — training and support provided.

Interested in volunteering with Connected Elders?

Donations – Help Us Stay Connected

Connected Elders relies on donations and community support to deliver services and reach more older adults.

Your support helps us to:

  • Run community activities

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference.

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