National Lottery Grant

Basingstoke NeighbourCare Awarded £19,500 National Lottery Community Fund Grant

We are delighted to announce that Basingstoke NeighbourCare has been awarded a grant of £19,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund, money raised by National Lottery players for good causes. A huge thank you to National Lottery players from all of us at NeighbourCare.

This grant will enable NeighbourCare to reach more older people across Basingstoke, Tadley, and the surrounding villages, supporting them with an enhanced quality of life and enabling them to remain in their own homes for longer.

Geoffrey Belsham, Chair of Basingstoke NeighbourCare, said: "Thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund, we can directly support more people across Basingstoke and build a stronger, more connected community. Loneliness and isolation are growing issues, and we aim to make a real difference."

What the funding will support

Since 1997, our volunteers have helped older residents stay independent and connected through:

Accompanied transport - volunteer drivers taking clients to medical appointments, shopping, and social activities

Befriending - regular visits and phone calls for people who are lonely or isolated

Community Cafés - weekly drop-in social sessions in Basingstoke and Tadley

Gardening and handyperson services - practical help so people can stay safe and comfortable at home

This funding helps us keep all of these services free or low-cost for the people who need them most.

Get involved

Demand for our services keeps growing, and so does our need for volunteers, especially volunteer drivers. If you'd like to give a few hours a week to help older people in your community, call us on 01256 423855 or email info@neighbourcare.com