Support Link Age Southwark’s 30th anniversary fundraising events

Link Age Southwark is celebrating 30 years of alleviating loneliness and reducing social isolation for older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia.

The charity, a Southwark Chamber of Commerce member, is inviting everyone, including fellow Chamber members and local businesses, to support and take part in events it is organising throughout 2023.These will showcase its work and help raise valuable funds towards the friendly volunteer support it provides in the borough.

On Saturday 15 July, the Dulwich Picture Gallery will play host to the charity’s annual Sunset Soiree event which will feature a photographic exhibition showcasing the breadth and diversity of the people involved with Link Age Southwark and its work. Tickets: www.linkagesouthwark.org

On Sunday 10 September, the charity is inviting everyone to take part in its inaugural ‘Sponsored Strollathon’. Set in Dulwich Park, the Strollathon will be a fun, family-friendly, accessible event, with distances to suit all ages and abilities: it’s a great opportunity for workplace teams and team-building! Every Strollathon participant will receive a medal and T-shirt, refreshments, fundraising support and much more. Registrations are open online: www.linkagesouthwark.org

Link Age Southwark would be delighted to talk to local businesses about sponsorship opportunities for both these events. More information about them can be found at www.linkagesouthwark.org/30th-year.

You can also contact Link Age Southwark on info@linkagesouthwark.org or 020 8299 2623.

Funds raised will help Link Age Southwark continue its proud, 30 year track record of connecting the people they support with their local community and building lasting friendships between older people and volunteers.The charity’s services include befriending; socialising; exercise and activity groups and events; hospital, telephone and digital buddies; intergenerational work with local schools; specialist support for people living with mild to moderate dementia, and one-to-one support on a range of issues from form filling to claiming pension credit.

Sophie Wellings, Chief Executive of Link Age Southwark said: “Our 30th year is a huge milestone for the charity.The work we do continues to be of real importance, particularly given the impact of the last two years and the current cost of living crisis.We’d love as many local businesses as possible to support us in raising funds so we can continue supporting local older people for another 30 years.” www.linkagesouthwark.org/30th-year

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