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Together Co proudly launches 2019-2020 Impact Report and first ever digital AGM
In the run up to our first ever digital AGM on 24th November, we are proud to share our new Impact Report 2019-20. In this period 91% of Together Co Befriending members reported improved wellbeing from using the service. Likewise, from those surveyed, 96% of people...
We were featured in Woman’s Weekly!
We were delighted to see some of our Together Co Befriending community featured in Woman’s Weekly last week. (See the right hand column) Thanks to Lil and Megan for taking part and inspiring others who might want to join us. If you’d like to sign up as a volunteer or...
The impact of Social Prescribing in Brighton & Hove
This week, Together Co launched a social prescribing impact report describing our work across thecity within primary care and via our specialist link work to tackle health inequalities.The headlines: 96% of clients surveyed reported a positive change in their lives...
Together Co’s approach to Covid-19 support up for national award
The way that our services adapted to support clients and train up new volunteers during the Covid-19 lockdown has earned a nomination for ‘Best UK Public & Non-Profit Sector Project’ at the international Learning Technologies Awards. The winner will be announced...
Our journey returning to near normality – July 2020 – Leila’s blog
Leila is one of our scheme members at Together Co, and shares her experience of the world for us each month. Tune in to hear more from Leila!What a lovely month we are having. I hear the birds singing and the breeze rustling through the trees and shrubbery. There are...
TogetherCo extends reach into ex-Army community, thanks to The Soldiers Charity grant
Together Co are thrilled to have been awarded a grant from The Soldiers Charity, to help us further support the army community and their immediate families. The Soldiers' Charity is the national charity of the British Army, providing a lifetime of support to soldiers,...
Get peace of mind and support Together Co during Make a Will fortnight
Been meaning to get your will written but never get round to it? Here’s a chance to get things sorted, and support a fantastic local charity. This month, local solicitors are offering heavily discounted will writing services with all proceeds donated to Together Co,...
Bilingual Covid-19 Collaboration with Sussex Interpreting Service (SIS)
The Covid pandemic has amplified the issue of isolation and loneliness globally, and most of us now have some understanding of what that feels like. In Brighton and Hove, where the issue has already been identified as being acute, and where we took on as many new...
Together Co chosen as mayoral charity for 2020-21
Brighton and Hove’s loneliness charity Together Co is among those to be supported by the city’s Mayor this year. Councillor Alan Robins announced his chosen five non-profit organisations when he was elected as Mayor of Brighton & Hove on 14 May 2020. With a focus...
Finding compassion amid crisis – June 2020 – Leila’s blog
Finding compassion amid crisis - June 2020 - Leila's blog“My neighbours, friends and befrienders feel somehow closer to me, more connected, more human. I realise how precious people are, more so now that isolation is being relaxed.Leila has been a member of our...
4 things we’ve learnt about loneliness
For Loneliness Awareness Week (15-19th June), we're opening the discussion on loneliness. It's something that will affect most of us at some point during our lifetime, and can be as bad for our health as smoking. But we can all do something to change that. By...
Our humble heroes. We thank our incredible volunteers during Volunteers Week 2020
If anyone had told us a few months ago that we were about to see a 781% increase in demand for our services, we would have struggled to comprehend how our small team could manage. And yet with backing from our wonderful partners and funders, not only have we managed,...
TogetherFest 2020 is now live! Stream our virtual music festival here and help end loneliness in Brighton & Hove
On Saturday 30th May, Together Co are delighted to be hosting a virtual music festival that will see more than 20 of Brighton’s hottest bands perform for free to raise money to help the most vulnerable and isolated.
Nurturing new habits in lockdown – May 2020 – Leila’s blog
“We are becoming accustomed to our new way of life and people are mostly managing to cope with this new normal.Leila has been a member of our Befriending service since 2011. In this series of posts, Leila shares her thoughts and experiences with us. Thank you...
5 ways to raise smiles and support for Together Co during lockdown
Hundreds of our volunteers are supporting isolated and vulnerable people across Brighton and Hove to get access to food, essentials and a friendly phone chat during the coronavirus crisis. Just £10 could help to train a volunteer. Here's some brilliant ways to help us...
Keeping hopeful in these strange times – April 2020 – Leila’s blog
“Life feels strange at the moment and it's important to remember this won't last forever.Leila has been a member of our Befriending service since 2011, her disabilities making it difficult for her to get out and about. In this series of posts, Leila shares her...
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