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Getting ‘giggy’ gains ground on lifting loneliness
Volunteers, staff, tourists and Brighton locals alike came together and danced into the night on Thursday 30th January, thanks to one of our fabulous partners edoMidas. The fantastic fundraiser gig they organised, donating all proceeds to Together Co, was a perfect way to steer off the January blues!
A humble yet well-loved figure — Sean de Podesta, Head of Befriending, retires
Managing Together Co Befriending (formerly the Neighbourhood Care Scheme) for 21 years, Sean has helped socially isolated and lonely people across the city to find lasting friendship and company with their neighbours.
What was missing from conversations at the Loneliness Action Group? CEO of loneliness charity, Together Co, offers some thoughts.
We really need stronger representation of the experience of local delivery organisations in practical work on tackling loneliness in the policy and influencing activities.
4 tips from our Social Prescribing Team on how to stick to your wellbeing goals.
Our Social Prescribing team help people find the people and places that make life better. This could be help finding a local social group, getting money advice or joining an exercise class. Whatever you want to achieve, life can make it challenging to see it through....
December 2019 – Leila’s blog
“The reality of it is that I, like so many who are living in poverty, am unable to splash out on a big 'do'.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...
Winter Reception raises smiles and funds for Together Co
Despite driving rain and an icy wind, we were delighted and humbled to welcome a huge amount of supporters to our Winter Reception in the gorgeous Fabrica last week.
Council bakes charity cakes!
Brighton & Hove City Council’s families and children safeguarding team hold monthly bake-off fundraisers, selling their delicious cakes to colleagues to raise money for Together Co. We asked Deanna, Business Support Officer, to tell us more…
Snag some goodies at our Silent Auction
Dinner at Terre a Terre? A stay at the Artists Residence? Or gaining vital skills with professional development training? Wow, we are overwhelmed with the generosity of our supporters who donated to our silent auction. Here’s the lowdown on the prizes up for grabs.
4 things you can do to help alleviate loneliness over the Christmas holidays in Brighton and Hove
Are you on your own over the Christmas holidays? Or do you want to reach out to others who might be? Here’s our suggestions for wonderful ways to get connected to your community.
5 tips from our staff on how to look after your mental health and alleviate loneliness
Our Together Co Social Prescribing team help people in Brighton and Hove to find the people and places they need to feel happy and healthier. If you think you’d like some support, talk to your GP about a referral. Here are some helpful tips from the team you could consider if you want to improve your wellbeing.
The latest from Together Co Social Prescribing
It’s that time of year when we start crunching the statistics from Together Co Social Prescribing for our annual impact report. We’re really proud of our impact stats this year, but what the numbers don’t tell is the incredible stories of change we hear every day.
Together Co on BBC Sussex for Befriending Week 2019
Thomas, Together Co Befriending volunteer, and Doris, a member of Together Co Befriending.“I call [befriending] my little oasis! When the rush and hectic life that goes on outside all gets put on pause, and I can go and chat with a cup of tea and enjoy someone’s...
Sharing memories with Doris
Thomas, Together Co Befriending volunteer, and Doris, a member of Together Co Befriending.Thomas Buckley is a local artist interested in how the digital world can make us feel human. He runs Society of Cocktails, a mix between theatre, a bar and an art installation....
A celebration of our volunteers at Wellbeing Together
Silent discos. Happiness workshops. Massage. Just a few of the wonderful things on offer at our recent Wellbeing Together event. Our aim was to celebrate the hard work of our 400+ volunteers by offering them an afternoon of uplifting and nourishing holistic and...
A feature about Together Co Befriending in Sussex Life
In August, Sussex Life magazine published a lovely interview with long-time befriending volunteer Annie Robinson. Here's the article in full:The above article first appeared in Sussex Life magazine, August 2019 edition.Share with friendsRelated...
Super September – Leila’s blog
“I look forward to seeing my volunteers even more now that people are less visible. 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 Leila!Schools are back now which...
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