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Our Mission
Hi, my name is Michael Helps, and I’m reaching out for your support to help keep Loneliness UK running.
Loneliness UK was created to offer comfort, companionship, and a listening ear to anyone struggling with loneliness. Through letters and online conversations.
Why Loneliness UK Needs Your Help
Running Loneliness UK comes with ongoing costs such as:
• Maintaining a postal address for correspondence
• Creating and distributing awareness materials (banners, posters, etc.)
• Covering essential online and advertising expenses
I’ve personally funded these costs, but with the rising cost of living, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. Without your support, we may face the heartbreaking possibility of having to close Loneliness UK.
Your contribution whether it big or small, will go directly toward keeping this project alive and helping those who need it most.
How You Can Make a Difference
• Donate whatever you can — even a few pence or pounds helps to keep us running.
• Share this page with your friends, family, and community groups.
• Visit our website or TikTok page to learn more about what we do and how you can get involved.
Our Story
Loneliness UK’s journey started when I took my mum to an appointment at the hospital. We sat in a waiting room, when my mum spotted an elderly lady sitting by herself, this made my mum emotional as she spoke to me and said no body should ever have to feel alone. This got us reflecting on how much a problem loneliness actually is.
Old and Proud was the original name. We knew how even a small human connection could make somebodies day so we decided that we would come up with a campaign that allows people struggling with loneliness to write to us about their problems or even just to tell us about there day. Over time we realised that the name Old and Proud wasn’t actually showing our full goal because we wanted to help anybody no matter their age against their battle with loneliness. That is why we came up with the name Loneliness UK.
Loneliness is considered a major public health issuse due to its
significant negative impacts on both mental and physical health,
which can increase the risk of chronic diseases, dementia, and early death.
Please help loneliness uk carry on this vital service
Thank you
Michael Helps
Founder, Loneliness UK
Organizer
Michael Helps
Organizer