{"id":2313,"date":"2021-08-24T13:29:34","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T13:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harrogateuk.co.uk\/staging\/?p=2313"},"modified":"2025-11-10T11:17:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:17:51","slug":"supporting-older-people-in-harrogate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harrogateuk.co.uk\/staging\/supporting-older-people-in-harrogate\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Older People"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"337\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Supporting Older People \u2013 Reducing Loneliness in Harrogate &amp; Knaresborough<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"657\"><strong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"372\">Supporting Older People (SOP)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"419\">registered charity based in Harrogate<\/strong>, founded in <strong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"440\">1982<\/strong>, dedicated to <strong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"509\">helping older people feel less lonely and isolated<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\" \/>Many of the people we support live alone and may be experiencing loneliness due to <strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"654\">bereavement, moving home, or a change in circumstances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"676\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Our Mission<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"887\">We believe everyone deserves friendship, connection, and a sense of belonging. Our mission is to <strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"798\">alleviate loneliness<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"828\">build community links<\/strong> for older people across <strong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"884\">Harrogate and Knaresborough<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"906\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">How We Help<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"944\">At <strong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"937\">Supporting Older People<\/strong>, we:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1406\">\n<li data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1039\">\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1039\"><strong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"996\">Match older people with volunteer befrienders<\/strong> who offer companionship and conversation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1114\">\n<p data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1114\"><strong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1064\">Recruit volunteers<\/strong> including befrienders, drivers, and fundraisers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1200\">\n<p data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1200\"><strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1178\">Organise social activities, outings, and community events<\/strong> throughout the year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1300\">\n<p data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1300\"><strong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1270\">Work with families, local councils, and voluntary organisations<\/strong> to ensure joined-up support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1406\">\n<p data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1330\">Host regular gatherings<\/strong> where volunteers and older people can meet, chat, and enjoy time together<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1422\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Our Team<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1561\">We are a small, passionate team of <strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1483\">three part-time staff<\/strong>, supported by a <strong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1521\">Board of Trustees<\/strong> and an amazing network of volunteers.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1686\">\n<li data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1592\">\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1592\"><strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1578\">Director:<\/strong> Kate Rogata<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1650\">\n<p data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1650\"><strong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1632\">Befriending &amp; Activities Manager:<\/strong> Julia Lightfoot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1686\">\n<p data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1686\"><strong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1671\">Administrator:<\/strong> Lorna Daniel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1706\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Get Involved<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1926\">Whether you\u2019d like to <strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1742\">volunteer<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1754\">donate<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1794\">refer someone who could benefit<\/strong>, Supporting Older People is here to help. Together, we can make Harrogate and Knaresborough a place where <strong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1923\">no one feels alone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"container-fluid fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">What We Do<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"sidepad\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"card white\">\n<div class=\"card-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Home-Visiting-02.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content black-text light\">\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">BEFRIENDING SCHEME<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Our core work is our befriending scheme. We recruit and support suitable volunteers who then visit older isolated people on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p>The befriender provides companionship and may support the person to get out and about, help with a hobby or interest or just have a chat over a cup of tea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This service is free of charge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Home-Befriending-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HOME VISITING INFORMATION \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"card white\">\n<div class=\"card-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tea-and-Talk-06.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content black-text light\">\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">TEA &amp; TALK<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Tea &amp; Talk is an opportunity to meet new and old friends in the lovely setting of the Crown Hotel, Harrogate for afternoon tea with entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>You need to be a registered client to attend, this is a simple process of calling the office on 01423 531490. Once you are registered we would ask if you could call the office to book a place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cost is \u00a39.00 to include afternoon tea &amp; raffle ticket.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Activities-Brochure-Sept-Dec.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW ACTIVITIES PROGRAM 2025 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"card white\">\n<div class=\"card-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dining-out.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content black-text light\">\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">DINING OUT CLUB<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Dining Out Club is held in Harrogate &amp; Knaresborough. We meet, wherever possible, at local independent restaurants for lunch.<\/p>\n<p>Harrogate Dining Out Club is usually held on the first Monday of the month.<br \/>\nKnaresborough Dining Out Club is usually held on the third Monday of the month.<\/p>\n<p>We meet at 12noon at local restaurants in the town centres.\u00a0This gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy a lovely meal with great company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Various costs but we strive to make it accessible to all.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Activities-Brochure-Sept-Dec.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW ACTIVITIES PROGRAM 2025 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"sidepad\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"card white\">\n<div class=\"card-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Outings-06.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content black-text light\">\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">OUTINGS<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Outings have previously included trips to the Skipton Canal, The Lion King, National Railway Museum and Filey. We also have a Christmas shopping trip and Christmas outing. This gives our members chance to visit a new venue, get out and about with a group of like-minded people with the emphasis on having fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Various costs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Activities-Brochure-Sept-Dec.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW ACTIVITIES PROGRAM 2025 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"card white\">\n<div class=\"card-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Music-and-Movement-6.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content black-text light\">\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">MOVEMENT &amp; MUSIC GROUP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This is a friendly group who meet at the Green Hut, every Tuesday at 10am for an hour of gentle exercise led by a qualified instructor and supported by volunteers. The exercise session is followed by an hour of socialising over a hot drink and biscuits!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cost of the session is \u00a35.00<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease note there maybe a waiting list for this activity<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Activities-Brochure-Sept-Dec.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW ACTIVITIES PROGRAM 2025 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"card white\">\n<div class=\"card-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/supportingolderpeople.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Harlow-Friendship-Group-6.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-content black-text light\">\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">HARLOW FRIENDSHIP GROUP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This is a lovely group who meet at the Green Hut, every Wednesday afternoon at 14:30. 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