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Welcome to Adopt a Grandparent ©
We are a socially driven, charitable organisation that is committed to reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation on a global scale, by pairing volunteers with the elderly community.
Our aim is to bring people together, enabling them to forge meaningful and lasting relationships.
Adopt A Grandparent is a charity registered in England & Wales, charity number: 1208584
Check out our latest Campaign, Wanted!
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We are proud to be partnering with SaySo, who are working with us to ensure all of our activities are done safely and with the appropriate safeguards in place for everyone.
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200,000 older people hadn’t had a conversation with a friend or relative in more than a month.*
*Stats from a UK Gov report.
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Loneliness and social isolation are associated with an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease.
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Children who participate in intergenerational activities tend to have better reading abilities, communication and problem-solving skills.
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Loneliness places individuals at a greater risk of cognitive decline and dementia, alongside increasing your risk of death by 26%.
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At Adopt a Grandparent, our mission is to abolish loneliness by creating newly found relationships around the world.
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What started as a local community initiative quickly became a global hit - with volunteers as far as Hawaii expressing their desire to adopt their very own grandparent.
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The first elderly volunteers that took part were based in Surrey, which remains the heart of the project. Now though, with the increasing support of our members, we’re able to transform this initiative into a charity, creating miracle matches worldwide.
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With increasingly more young volunteers signing up, the need to expand our elderly volunteer database is growing by the day.
Our Trustees
Take a look at our wonderful trustees who are committed to ensuring the sustainability, responsibility and reputability of Adopt a Grandparent.
Our Charitable Objectives
Take a look at our Adopt a Grandparent’s charitable objectives.