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A lot of the work we do at Age Concern is centred on helping and supporting older people who live on their own. For many of these people‚ Sunday is the day that means more to them than any other - a day traditionally for getting together with all the family for lunch.

We're hoping that The Great Sunday Lunch will grow into a major national event‚ which symbolises the importance of families and social inclusion for the older generation.

What we would like you to do is to host your own Great Sunday Lunch and ask your guests to make a generous donation. Just think‚ if they went out for a cheap pub carvery‚ they'd pay at least £10 a head; if each person donates between £5-£10 we'll be VERY happy!

Food for thought
It's an unpalatable truth that in this country many older people are not treated with the dignity they deserve‚ and are often left isolated from their community. Age Concern believes this is not acceptable.

Our incredibly wide range of projects‚ initiatives and campaigns seek to address these issues. For example‚ we lobby Parliament to improve the overall lot of older people and stamp out ageism. And at a local level‚ we provide thousands of meals and much needed social interaction for older people‚ who in many cases would otherwise not see anybody for weeks on end.

The facts do not paint a pretty picture:

• 300‚000 older people have had no contact with any family or friends for more than a month
• Every week‚ 30 older people commit suicide... with social isolation and loneliness being key factors
• 77% of women and 23% of men over 75 live alone
• Sunday is often the loneliest day of the week for older people as it is the day they have in the past associated with getting together with their families

The money we raise with your help will help to improve the quality of life of many lonely older people.

• £5 could pay for a hot meal at a lunch club providing vital companionship
• £10 could pay for an older person to take part in a social activity such as an exercise class or a group outing
• £1000 could provide an isolated older person with a befriender visit once a week for an entire year - a vital lifeline for many older people

So‚ please‚ do get involved with the Great Sunday Lunch and help ensure that older people do not have to suffer alone.

Contact us:
The Great Sunday Lunch team

Telephone:
0845 241 7299

Email:
The Great Sunday Lunch