About Neighbourhood Connectors CIC

A community-led organisation dedicated to reducing social isolation and strengthening local connections.

Our Vision And Mission

Our Vision is to create stronger neighbourhood connections where people feel valued, listened to, and supported.

Our Mission is to help reduce loneliness, strengthen communities, and encourage a greater sense of belonging across Widnes, Runcorn, and the wider Halton community.

We Recognise the positive impact volunteering can have on individuals and communities. Volunteers may benefit from increased confidence, improved communication skills, and meaningful opportunities to make a positive difference within their local community.

What we do

Two older women sit together outdoors in a relaxed setting. The woman in the foreground wears glasses, a knitted cardigan, and a patterned scarf, while the woman beside her wears glasses and a colourful striped scarf. Both are smiling softly, creating a warm and welcoming image that reflects friendship, companionship, and social connection.

Neighbourhood Connectors CIC matches trained volunteers with people who would benefit from regular friendly conversation, companionship, and social connection. Visits will typically take place between 4:00pm and 9:00pm, providing support during late afternoons and evenings when many services are unavailable.

We accept referrals from families, carers, NHS professionals, social workers, and community organisations.

During the pilot phase, participants will usually receive one visit each week, helping to build trusted connections and regular social contact within the community.

Tick symbol inside a circular icon representing volunteers who have successfully completed DBS checks and are approved to provide support.

DBS-Checked Volunteers

Community-Led CIC

Widnes & Runcorn

Weekly Friendly Visits

Safeguarding & Governance

Neighbourhood Connectors CIC is committed to maintaining clear safeguarding and governance standards.

All volunteers undertaking visits will require DBS checks and receive appropriate training and support.

The organisation will produce quarterly and annual reports to support transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Pilot & Future Plans

The service will initially pilot in Widnes, with plans to expand into Runcorn as the volunteer network grows.

During the first year, Neighbourhood Connectors CIC aims to recruit approximately 40 volunteers and support around 30 participants across the local community.

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