Nobody should grow old alone. Since 1947, we have been visiting older people across Tower Hamlets — listening, helping, and making sure they know someone is there.
250+ older people supported each year
12,000 befriending hours delivered annually
Languages we work in: English, Bengali, Sylheti, Hindi and more
Working in Tower Hamlets since 1947
Home befriending visits and phone support
A trained befriender visits weekly for company, conversation and practical help. Between visits, we are at the end of the phone — particularly when something has gone wrong.
Advocacy and help with health and social care
We go with people to GP and hospital appointments, help with letters and benefits, and speak up alongside them when something goes wrong. Our team speaks Bengali, Sylheti, Hindi and more.
Activities and outings
From a trip down memory lane in the local park to a minibus day out, we get people out of the house when they want to go — and bring activities into the home when they prefer to stay in.
Special Thanks
We are very grateful to all our funders and contributors, without whom our work would not be possible. Our funders include trusts, companies, generous individuals (which includes some of those we visit), the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, The Mercers Company, Postcode Trust, Souter Charitable Trust, Cooks Charity, National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All, Ann Rylands Programme, and East London Community Foundation (Canary Wharf Group) all of whom value and support our work.
More About Us
Tower Hamlets ranks first of all 326 English local authorities for predicted loneliness among people aged 65 and over. Behind that ranking are thousands of older residents who are housebound, live alone, or speak English as a second language. We are here for them.
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