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. Donating to this page will help the national Age UK to continue providing vital services that offer companionship, advice and support for older people facing later life alone.

In my personal experience of being an age UK befrender, I was lucky to meet an incredible gentleman called David, he looked forward to my visits and became such a dear friend that i spoke at his funeral. Time is the most precious gift you can give, because its the only thing you never get back. Please support this incredible charity and make the last years of someones life brighter!