Friends of the Elderly

Aims

Friends of the Elderly believes that all people should be able to retain independence and dignity, choice and peace of mind in old age. Our mission is to realise this through practical, caring support in both residential and community settings.

People helped

The Welfare & Grant Giving Team offer support to men and women aged 60 or over, on a low income, who have minimal savings. The charity also operates community services and care homes. Friends of the Elderley prioritises its welfare grants forpeople who are not eligible for help from any other trade, professional or service benevolent fund. However, contributions will be made towards expensive items along with other charities.

Type of help

- Signposting to other potential sources of funding

Areas

Restrictions

- Minimum Age: 60
- Other Restriction:
- Job: Not Applicable
- Years of Service:

How to apply

Third party referral only e.g. Age Concern, CAB, social worker or professional third party.

Contact

Brad Feltham

Address

40-42 Ebury Street
London

SW1W 0LZ

Phone

020 7730 8263

Fax

020 7259 0154

Email

brad.feltham@fote.org.uk

Website

www.fote.org.uk

Hours

9.00 - 5.00

Don't worry if you don't quite fit all the criteria: most funds have some discretion. And even if they can't help with what you ask for, they may be able to offer some other support.

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