Neighbourhood Connectors

It's Time To Talk

A registered Community Interest Company reducing loneliness through friendly visits and meaningful connection across Widnes, Runcorn, and the wider Halton community

Loneliness Ends Here.

An elderly gentleman with a short grey and white beard, wearing a brown flat cap is outside in a tree lined street and is smiling warmly at the camera.

An elderly lady with white short hair wearing a pale blue collared topand a bright blue cardingan and a younger lady with long, brunette coloured hair and wearing a grey cardingan are sharing a cheerful conversation and enjoying a cup of tea in a garden

An elderly gentleman in a military uniform wearing many medals sits in a wheelchair and is facing the camera lookign thoughtful. Behind him is a British Flag and some military drums.

We help reduce loneliness and social isolation through friendly, regular visits that build connection, confidence, and stronger communities in Widnes and Runcorn.

Many neighbours feel isolated, especially when services close at 4 PM. Neighbourhood Connectors CIC fills that gap. We match trained, DBS-checked volunteers with local people for friendly chats between 4 PM and 9 PM, helping turn isolation into belonging.

Who We Support

At Neighbourhood Connectors CIC, we believe everyone deserves regular human connection and a sense of belonging

We support people experiencing:

Loneliness
Isolation
Bereavement
Poor wellbeing
Life changes

Including:

Adults in later life
Carers
Veterans
LGBTQ+ community members
Those living with disabilities or long-term health conditions
Those living in care or supported settings
People in hospital who may not receive regular visits from family or friends

Supporting communities across Widnes, Runcorn, and Halton.

Open 09:00-17:00 Mondy-Friday

For Enquiries and Referrals

Visits 16:00-21:00

How It Works

Two person symbols connected by an arrow, representing referrals and self-referrals as the first step in accessing support services.

Step 1 - Referrals or self-referral accepted

Clipboard with a tick symbol representing the completion of an initial contact or assessment by a coordinator.

Step 2 - Intital contact completed by Co-ordinator

Handshake symbol representing a connection between a person receiving support and a trained, DBS-checked volunteer.

Step 3 - Matched with a DBS-checked and trained volunteer Connector

House and clock symbol representing regular visits, ongoing support and community-based companionship.

Step 4 - Regular visits at home or in the community

Creating Lasting Change

Our vision is a community where everyone feels valued. During our Widnes pilot, we aim to support 30 people experiencing loneliness and recruit 40 trained volunteers to deliver regular friendly visits across the local community.

Small acts of kindness create big ripples.

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