“Thanks to the amazing volunteers who host a Chatter & Natter table at a café just five minutes from my home, I now leave the house regularly for the first time in many years without even thinking about it. It truly was the lifeline I needed. I’ve barely missed a week since. That one hour of friendly conversation has made a huge difference in my life, and I now spend time with the very people who, without even realising it, helped me break free from years of fear and anxiety.” Jade, 31, Cambridge.
“The Chatter & Natter table has truly been life-changing for me. It played a key role in improving my well-being and mental health. Through it, I’ve had the chance to meet around 30 new people from my village, and now I often bump into friendly faces when I’m out and about. The volunteer who hosts the table is absolutely amazing and brings such warmth to the group. Since getting involved, I feel so much more positive about the future. Building a social network through activities like this has helped me in more ways than I can count.” Colin, 66, Brackley.
Loneliness has been called the “giant evil of our time”—and with good reason. Research shows that chronic loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Your donation helps us tackle loneliness head-on by supporting:
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Chatter & Natter Packs – Sent to venues across the country, these kits help local businesses and community spaces set up their own Chatter & Natter tables, creating welcoming places for people to connect.
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Telephone Friendship Service – Our dedicated volunteers make weekly phone calls to individuals suffering from loneliness, offering a lifeline of connection, conversation, and care.
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Online Chatter & Natter Sessions – Open to anyone over 18, these friendly Zoom calls offer a safe and inclusive space for people to chat, laugh, and feel less alone.
Every pound you donate brings us closer to a world where no one has to feel invisible.
Thank you so much for your support. Together, we can make a real difference.
