We’re a charity based in Elmbridge, North Surrey, whose mission is to support older people in the Borough with a number of services designed to alleviate loneliness and isolation, including: befriending (matching clients with a large network of volunteers); running events; helping with benefits applications; running a Parkinson’s group; and helping clients find other local service providers relevant to their needs.
Help with benefits
Provide help with benefits claims (East Elmbridge only)
Befriending
Organise regular visits by volunteer befrienders
Events
Invite older people, carers and volunteers to regular social events
Parkinson’s Group
Provide support for those living with Parkinson’s disease and their carers
Information and advice
Identify unmet needs and make the appropriate links to other services
CHEER is financially supported by voluntary contributions, and by grants from Elmbridge Borough Council, Walsingham Care, Walton Charity, the Community Foundation for Surrey, Elmbridge Philanthropy and the Surrey Downs Better Care Fund.