Withington Assist

Website: http://www.withingtonassist.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/assist.withington/
[email protected]
Where do they work?: Fallowfield, Old Moat, Withington
Telephone: 0161 434 9216
Address: 439 Wilmslow Road Withington Manchester M20 4AN
Registered charity number: 1062675
Description: Withington Assist is a charity based in Withington, South Manchester, with a focus on reducing social isolation amongst older people living locally. With the support of around 50 volunteers, we support over 180 older people by providing social groups such as lunch clubs, film club, coffee groups, exercise classes and days trips, and servies such as befriending, odd jobs, advocacy, signposting and gardening.
Services delivered: Weekly Luncheon Club
Weekly seated and chair-assisted exercise classes
Monthly Film Club
Day trips
Gardening (lawns and hedges only)
Telephone support
Befriending
Services are available: Face to face, By telephone
Services are delivered on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Monday opening time: 9.30am - 2.30pm
Tuesday opening time: 9.30am - 2.30pm
Wednesday opening time: 9.30am - 2.30pm
Friday opening time: 9.30am - 2.30pm
Languages available: English
Cash donations: Cash donations can be made by coming in to our office during opening times. All donations very gratefully received
Non-cash donations: We have a donate button our website. All donations very gratefully received.

Volunteering Opportunities

Opportunity title Summary
Volunteer Befriender Withington Assist are looking for Volunteer Befrienders who would make regular contact with a local older person either on the phone or in-person.
Volunteer Driver Withington Assist is looking for volunteer drivers to give lifts to local older people.
Activities Volunteer Withington Assist are looking for volunteers to support their activities for older people; lunch club, coffee morning, film group, exercise classes, monthly talks, day trips, local park walks, mental wellbeing groups and digital help sessions