Our projects Our aim is to reduce loneliness and isolation for older and vulnerable people by connecting communities with kindness. We do this by sourcing, packing and distributing practical gifts and information that reduce the negative impact that feeling lonely and isolated can have. Working with our partners from the charity, statutory and private sectors, we reach over 15,000 people every year, making a meaningful difference, one small act at a time. Our projects are: Warm in Winter gift bags Our main project ensures that every older person we reach, feels warmer in their home, less lonely and connected to their community. Many older people struggle to keep warm in their homes, feeling lonely and socially isolated. Currently, 12,000 of our Warm in Winter gift bags are sourced, packed and distributed across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, every year. Purple Pages information packs Our Purple Pages information packs contain a wealth of carefully sourced and researched literature, signposting to services, support and activities for older people. Provided by national, county and local organisations and always with a telephone contact, our Purple Pages information packs are included in every gift bag that we distribute. Celebrate Christmas boxes Christmas can be a very lonely time for those who have no-one. Each winter, we pack and distribute 500 Christmas Boxes to older people who will on their own at Christmas. Bags of Kindness A project in partnership with, and funded by Hertfordshire County Council and HertsHelp, 3,000 Bags of Kindness are given out to vulnerable people across the county. How you can help Our work has a significant impact on the lives of some of Hertfordshire’s and Bedfordshire's most vulnerable and older people. We couldn’t do it without the kindness, support and generosity of our volunteers, partners and funders. £10 helps purchase hats, gloves and socks which will go into our gift bags. £35 covers the cost of a gift bag that will help keep an older person warm this winter. £50 provides 5 older people with a blanket to wrap up warm in. £100 fills 30 gift bags with hot drinks, instant soup and porridge. “I am overwhelmed at the super gift from you wonderful people. I am a widow and I have always managed but the last few years I have sat freezing or gone to bed early because I can't afford to heat my home. You are angels.” Please select a donation amount (required) £10 Helps purchase hats, gloves and socks which will go into our gift bags. £35 Covers the cost of a gift bag that will help keep an older person warm this winter £50 Provides 5 older people with a blanket to wrap up warm in £100 Provides 30 older people with hot drinks, instant soup and porridge Other Set up a regular payment Donate Back to top Manage Cookie Preferences