Companionship Sponsorship Program

Help give a lonely, older adult something to look forward to

Imagine going through an entire day without a meaningful conversation.Then another. And another.

For some older people, this is everyday life and some simply cannot afford the companionship they need. Your sponsorship changes that.

At Flourish Companions, we are often contacted by older people who are deeply lonely and have very little regular social contact. Some have lost partners and friends. Some live hundreds of miles from family. Others have had to give up work, driving or activities they once enjoyed because of age, reduced mobility or changing circumstances.

Some tell us they have gone for weeks or even months without a visitor.

They want companionship. They miss conversation, laughter and having someone to spend time with. But some simply cannot afford regular companionship and we believe that should not mean they have to remain alone.

Companionship Changes Lives. So Can You.

We created the Flourish Companion Sponsorship Programme to help make regular companionship possible for older people who need it but are unable to afford it themselves.

Your support helps us connect an older person with a carefully selected Companion who can spend meaningful time with them.

That could mean:

  • Sharing conversation and laughter

  • Playing a favourite game

  • Going for a walk

  • Rediscovering an old interest

  • Getting out into the local community

  • Or simply enjoying the company of another person who is genuinely pleased to spend time with them.

Sometimes, knowing that someone is coming can give a person something to look forward to all week.

WHAT YOUR SPONSORSHIP PROVIDES

You can choose the level of companionship you would like to make possible.

One Visit a Week

Consistent company and connection, every week.

One Month

£360

4 visits · 8 Hours of Companionship

Three Months

£1,080

12 visits · 24 Hours of Companionship

MOST CHOSEN

Two Visits a Week

More frequent companionship and meaningful connection.

One Month

£688

8 visits · 16 Hours of Companionship

Three Months

£2,000

24 visits · 48 Hours of Companionship

Three Visits a Week

Our highest level, for someone experiencing significant isolation.

One Month

£1,080

12 visits · 24 Hours of Companionship

Three Months

£3,140

36 visits · 72 Hours of Companionship

Longer arrangements are also available. For six months, a year, or another period, we'd be delighted to talk it through with you.

Every contribution can make a difference

There are different ways to support the Companion Sponsorship Programme.

You can sponsor a complete companionship package or contribute an amount of your choice towards regular visits.

Contributions can be brought together to provide companionship for an older person who needs it.

Whether you fund a number of visits or several months of companionship, your support becomes meaningful human connection for someone who might otherwise go without it.

WHO CAN BECOME A SPONSOR

Anyone who believes older people deserve connection.

Individuals & Families

Make a personal difference by sponsoring regular companionship, or contributing towards a person's visits.

Charities & Community Groups

Work with Flourish Companions to extend support to older people who may otherwise go without.

Businesses

Create meaningful social impact by funding companionship, individually or through wider community sponsorship.

Government and public bodies

Fund or commission companionship for older people as part of work addressing loneliness, social isolation, prevention, community wellbeing and healthy ageing.

Churches & Faith Communities

Come together to sponsor companionship for older people in the wider community.

Come together to sponsor companionship for older people in the wider community.

HOW SPONSORSHIP WORKS

Simple, from first conversation to first visit.

1.

You choose how to help

Sponsor a companionship package, contribute towards visits, or speak to us about supporting several older people.

2.

We find where support is needed

We speak with older people seeking companionship, understand their circumstances and establish whether companionship service is right for them.

3.

We match with a Companion

Where sponsorship is available, we identify a suitable Companion based on the person's interests, personality and what they would enjoy from their time together.

4.

Companionship begins

The Companion visits regularly, giving the client meaningful time, conversation, shared activities and connection.

The Difference You Could Make

  • Someone who has gone weeks, even months, without a visitor

  • Someone who no longer drives and rarely gets out

  • Someone whose world has gradually become smaller

  • Someone whose family lives hundreds of miles away

  • Someone who has lost a partner or close friends

  • Someone who simply misses having another person to talk to

See the Impact

Your sponsorship can bring companionship and connection into the life of someone who may otherwise face long periods alone.

We will keep you updated on the companionship your sponsorship has made possible, including visits and hours provided, along with feedback and stories that show the difference your support is making.

For organisations and longer-term sponsors, we will also provide impact summaries.

So you can see the real impact of your support.

Ready to Sponsor?

You can sponsor companionship directly through this page using our secure online payment option.

Choose the sponsorship level that works for you and make your contribution in just a few steps.

Whether you fund a full package or contribute towards one, your support helps bring regular companionship, connection and something to look forward to into an older person’s life.

We are committed to providing trusted companionship that enriches lives, supports independence and helps older adults continue enjoying the people, places and activities they love.

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