we improve the lives of older people

Sponsored by MidexPRO.

10% (32,629) of the total population of Wandsworth are 65 or over. 41% of the 65+ population in England suffer from ill health and 11% live in poverty. As a result of covid 19 lots of older members of our community still suffer from loneliness and isolation.

we know that People who take part in regular social and physical activities have improved health, mood and self-esteem, and reduced stress and anxiety. to combat this we organise regular sessions at plough lane and in the community.

here are some of the activities we provide, but we want to do more.

  • active ageing

    A FREE weekly session for 70+ year olds to enjoy fun activities such as indoor boccia, a light hearted quiz and a chat over refreshments.

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  • walking football

    We have 2 weekly sessions of walking football. One for beginners and one for experiences players.

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  • sporting memories

    Every month we run a session that combines social activity with a sporting theme for adults with dementia and their carers.

    Coming back soon

  • dons fit

    A weekly fitness session for older adults on a Monday evening on our 5-a-side pitch at Plough Lane.

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  • nelson health centre

    We’re proud to partner with the Nelson Health Centre to improve the health and well being of our local community.

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  • walk and talk

    FREE and fun community walks every Saturday at 10.30am. Starting at gate 1 by the main entrance of our stadium on Plough Lane.

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Thanks to our pillar sponsor Midexpro

we need MOre support

We need more funding so we can reach and engage more older people in our community to fight loneliness as well as poor physical and mental health.

Why do older people in our community need our help?

Ill health is the most common need, both as a single need and experienced with other needs, affecting 4.1 million people: 41% of the 65+ population in England.

Poor housing affecting 1.1 million people: 11% of the 65+ population in England.

Poverty affects at least 1.1 million: at least 11% of the 65+ population in England.

Loneliness affects 0.8 million, and social isolation 0.6 million: this is 8% and 6% of the 65+ population in England respectively.

Wandsworth's latest rate of emergency admissions due to falls in people aged 65+ was 2,467 admissions per 100,000 (n=775) the 6th highest rate in London. It still remains significantly higher than the average rates for England and London

Wandsworth's recorded prevalence of Dementia in people aged 65+ was 5%, the 4th highest rate in London

Why we need funding

We want to employ a Health Coordinator to work in the community, especially the more deprived areas.

We want better social prescribing links and referrals

We want to organise more FREE walking football sessions both at Plough Lane and in our community.

We want to organise more Sporting Memories and Active Ageing sessions both at Plough Lane and in our community.

How you can help

Make a donation

Fundraise

Get your company or school involved

Other ways to support

Or simply email our Head of Fundraising Paul Munro or call him on 07888 636 032.

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