Most people will feel lonely at some point in their lives. It’s a deeply personal experience that - in most cases - will thankfully pass. 

Sadly, 2.65m older people feel they have no one to turn to for help and around 3.9m older people consider TV to be their main form of company. 

By donating to this page you are helping our chosen charity - Age UK - to continue providing vital services that offer companionship, advice and support for older people facing later life alone.

Why not set up a team event to help contribute to this year's employee charity, here's an idea of how the funds will be used:

-£5 could help us to answer a call to the Advice Line from a vulnerable older person in need of support

-£10 could help Age UK's campaign for older people’s right for equal and fair treatment

-£50 could cover the cost of weekly friendship calls to a lonely older person

Let us know your plans so we can help promote your fundraising efforts at citizenship@aiglife.co.uk