Edinburgh charity Cyrenians Golden Years service has been awarded £233,075 by the National Lottery
Cyrenians will use the funding to continue its befriending service which helps tackle isolation and loneliness for people over the age of 60. Golden Years also offers encouragement, companionship and support to help older people take part in social, leisure and community activities.
Pamela Shiels, Golden Years Service Manager, said: “We are overjoyed to receive support from the National Lottery Community Fund for the next three years. Their continued support means that we are able to build on the knowledge we have gained in the last three years and reach more elderly people in our community experiencing loneliness and/or social isolation, ensuring they have access to community groups, a listening ear, and more.
“Social isolation is an increasing problem throughout society, however we understand those who are elderly and may be without family connections or friends are more at risk of living on the margins of our community. With this funding we will be able to maximise the number of people we reach and ensure that everyone is included and able to live independent , active and fulfilling lives.”
National Lottery awarded over £2 million to various charities across Scotland earlier today. Last year the Community Fund handed over £48 million to community projects across Scotland. To find out more visit www.TNLCommunityFund.org.uk
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