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Adult Befriending Service - Project

Project overview

This group will use the funding to deliver their Adult Befriending Service across the Orkney Isles. The project will provide one to one befriending telephone befriending group befriending activity groups and lunch clubs for people aged 60 and over. In year 2 facilitated friendships will be offered to people under 60 experiencing isolation and loneliness. This two-year grant will support 220 people and 60 volunteers.

Grant amount
£230,000
Organisation name
Adult Befriending Service
Grant date
27 January, 2021
Duration
31 March, 2021–30 March, 2023
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Recipient organisation

Organisation name
Voluntary Action Orkney
Type
Registered Charity and Not-for-profit Company
Charity number
SC010691
Company number
SC143208
Location
Kirkwall West and Orphir, Orkney and Shetland, Orkney Islands

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