The Jigsaw Foundation awarded £9,829 to Ashton United in the Community, helping older people stay connected, active and engaged within their local community.
The funding will be used toward the group’s Friends and Neighbours club which provides a welcoming space where older people can come together to enjoy a hot meal, socialise and take part in a range of activities.
Linda Whyatt, Jigsaw’s Engagement, Funding and Research Officer, attended the group’s first luncheon club and presented a cheque to its members.
For many attendees, the club provides the opportunity to meet new people in a friendly and supportive environment, helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation among older people in the community.
Linda said: “We are proud to fund Ashton United in the Community; the positive difference that the Friends and Neighbours programme makes brings people together and creates lasting connections throughout the winter months and beyond.”
