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Support us

Your kindness can ease loneliness, bring comfort, and help someone feel like themselves again. This is the future we’re building together.

Our impact

With your support, MHA is here for older people when it matters most. From friendship and community to practical help and compassionate care, we help people feel valued, connected and able to live later life well.

How we make an impact
16,215

Lives supported

Older people supported through MHA services.

9,948

People finding connection

Older people supported through MHA Communities.

95%

Feel less lonely and isolated

Of members say membership reduced loneliness and isolation.

The Second Cup

Loneliness affects around one million older people in the UK, often hidden behind quiet, everyday routines.

 

Our Second Cup appeal highlights how a simple moment of connection, like sharing a cup of tea, can make a real difference.

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A close-up view of a cup of tea, with a spoon stirring the liquid
A thoughtful elderly woman, her expression reflecting a moment of contemplation
Second Cup set of cups and cakes
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A thoughtful elderly woman seated at a table in a cozy kitchen setting

Help us end loneliness

No one should grow old without someone to talk to. Our befriending volunteers bring conversation, comfort and connection to isolated older people.

Support our loneliness appeal

Get involved

From every pound raised, to every hour shared. Whether you donate, fundraise, volunteer or spread the word, you can help older people feel supported, connected and valued. Together, we can make later life better.

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Donating money

Every gift helps older people live later life well. Your donation supports care, community and connection where it’s needed most.

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Fundraising for us

Take on a challenge, host an event or get creative to raise funds for older people. Every pound raised helps us enable people to live later life well.

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Volunteering time

Give your time and help someone feel less alone. Volunteering with MHA is flexible, rewarding, and open to everyone.

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Partner with us

Bring your workplace together for a great cause. From charity of the year partnerships to volunteering days, your team can help create lasting change.

Partner with us
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Ways to donate

Make a one-off gift, set up a monthly donation, or give in memory of someone special. However you choose to give, you’ll help someone feel less alone. 

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Take part in an event

Join one of our fundraising events and be part of something brilliant. Walk, run, bake, quiz or take on a challenge and help raise vital funds.

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Fundraising Ideas

Not sure where to start? We’ve got plenty of fun, simple ideas to help you raise money your way, from solo challenges to community events with friends and family.