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Friends of the Elderly

Impact Report 2024-2025

Friends of the Elderly's 2024-25 impact report covering its grants programme for older people in financial hardship and its care and day care services.

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Grants programme for vulnerable older people in financial hardship, care homes, day care services, dementia care Custom geography from upload: England

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 718 vulnerable older people received grants across England and Wales
Key Metric 2 80% of grant recipients felt happier, more comfortable and less stressed after receiving a grant
Key Metric 3 £407,173 raised by a single media-backed fundraising campaign to support the grants service

Key Outcomes

  • 80% of grant recipients felt happier, more comfortable and less stressed, worried or anxious after receiving a grant
  • 75% of grants were distributed in the poorest neighbourhoods, ensuring support reached those most in need
  • Grants enabled older people to stay warm, safe and connected, including funding for essential appliances and winter warmth items

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