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  • 22 years and counting: Star Volunteer Norma’s befriending experience

    22 years and counting: Star Volunteer Norma’s befriending experience

    Read about Norma, who's volunteered with us for nearly 22 years, she’s had 11 befriending matches and helped create the name “Link Age Southwark”. Read more

  • Colin and Harry

    Colin and Harry

    How a befriending relationship made a real difference in Colin and Harry’s lives - so much so, Harry is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Read more

  • One donation, double your impact

    One donation, double your impact

    Thanks to your help, £21,710 is going to Link Age Southwark's older friends this Christmas. Read more

  • A friendship that will go the distance

    A friendship that will go the distance

    During their Saturday visits, Eve and Arlene support each other with laughter, conversation, and quiet companionship. Read more

  • 22 years and counting: Star Volunteer Norma’s befriending experience
  • Colin and Harry
  • One donation, double your impact
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22 years and counting: Star Volunteer Norma’s befriending experience

22 years and counting: Star Volunteer Norma’s befriending experience

Read about Norma, who's volunteered with us for nearly 22 years, she’s had 11 befriending matches and helped create the name “Link Age Southwark”. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2026

Author: Anna Spree

Colin and Harry

Colin and Harry

How a befriending relationship made a real difference in Colin and Harry’s lives - so much so, Harry is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2026

Updated: 9th April, 2026

One donation, double your impact

One donation, double your impact

Thanks to your help, £21,710 is going to Link Age Southwark's older friends this Christmas. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2025

Updated: 10th February, 2026

Author: Anna Spree

A friendship that will go the distance

A friendship that will go the distance

During their Saturday visits, Eve and Arlene support each other with laughter, conversation, and quiet companionship. Read more

Published: 6th November, 2025

Updated: 10th February, 2026

Author: Anna Spree

Winnie; 'I’m the matriarch'

Winnie; 'I’m the matriarch'

Winnie was born in Peckham in 1924. The youngest of 11 children. Winnie may have been the baby of the family, but this year she turned 100 years old. Read more

Published: 5th June, 2025

Author: Eloise Pere

George and Tawanda

George and Tawanda

'We appreciate our time together and have shared family values. Being with George is a wonderful learning opportunity for me, as he has a wealth of tales to tell and experience of the world.' Read more

Published: 5th November, 2024

Updated: 6th January, 2026

Florence and Gulzira

Florence and Gulzira

We celebrate befriending week with some heartwarming stories of friendship - first up, Florence and her befriender Gulzira Read more

Published: 31st October, 2024

Updated: 5th June, 2025

Author: Eloise Pere

Luciano; 'I love to learn'

Luciano; 'I love to learn'

Our digital support service keeps Luciano connected. Reminding volunteer Omama that it’s never too late to learn something new. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2024

Author: Eloise Pere

‘I feel wonderful, I feel confident, I can walk!'

‘I feel wonderful, I feel confident, I can walk!'

Colm finds his confidence again at Fridays Gentle Exercise class. Read more

Published: 16th August, 2024

Updated: 5th June, 2025

Paula and Kila

Paula and Kila

Hear how Kila and her dog, Link, connected with Paula to lift her spirits during a difficult time Read more

Published: 1st November, 2023

Author: Neil Willington

Patsy and Molly-Kate

Patsy and Molly-Kate

Read about how Patsy and Molly-Kate bonded over 'Molly's Chicken' and found the recipe for the perfect befriending relationship Read more

Published: 1st November, 2023

Author: Neil Willington

Lynford and James

Lynford and James

Lynford and James connected through their love of reggae music and their friendship has remained strong over the years. Read more about what they get up to. Read more

Published: 13th August, 2021

Joyce and Ian

Joyce and Ian

Since we matched Joyce and with befriender Ian they have made many memories; from gallery and museum trips, to weekly phone or video calls during the pandemic. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2021

Updated: 13th August, 2021

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  • Thank you for the music: Joe and Alan's friendship

    Thank you for the music: Joe and Alan's friendship

    Joe’s back with another excellent blog about his volunteering! This time, Joe tells us about his theatrical friendship with Alan.

  • Dulwich Open Gardens

    Dulwich Open Gardens

    It's almost time for this year’s Open Gardens. Bring along your picnic blanket and enjoy the ambiance.

  • Suzan and Joe's friendship upgrade

    Suzan and Joe's friendship upgrade

    Read the first blog in a two‑part series by volunteer, Joe, exploring his befriending journey and how a tech buddy role grew into something much more powerful.

  • Colin and Harry

    Colin and Harry

    How a befriending relationship made a real difference in Colin and Harry’s lives - so much so, Harry is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

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    Dementia Services

    We provide a specialised service for anyone living with a diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia.

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