Changing lives through friendship
For 25 years, The Link Visiting Scheme has brought vital, life-enhancing social connections to older people and volunteers in Wokingham Borough.
Befriending
We carefully match an older person with a friendly volunteer for long term regular visits, easing loneliness and creating friendships that transform lives
Activities & events
Social connections are key to our well-being and having something fun in the diary to look forward to can make all the difference
Projects
From getting online to rekindling a love for gardening, our specialist projects bring the community together and encourage connection
Latest news
Latest news
Your support makes it happen
We rely heavily on donations to support those in our community who need us most. Our vision is a community where no one is ever too old to make friends and feel they belong. Your support will help us bring friendship and fun to those struggling with the serious impacts of loneliness and isolation.
Our impact
Through the work of our charity, we’ve seen lives transformed, adding thousands of hours of friendship, laughter and fun to people who had felt forgotten.
1000 people supported
to find connection this year
500 volunteers
gave their time this year
45,000
voluntary hours spent this year
Stories of friendship
Stories
“My volunteer’s warm welcome gave me a feeling of being wanted and restored my confidence. With the frequent visits and activities, I’ve managed to get back on my feet. I cannot thank them enough for helping me get my life back again.”
Our Charity Afternoon Tea