Adopt a Grandparent

Bridging generations. Endling Loneliness. One video call at a time.

Who We Are

Adopt A Grandparent is a UK registered charity tackling loneliness among older adults. We pair care home residents with volunteers of all ages, connecting them for regular, one-to-one video calls that bring joy, conversation, and companionship.

Why We Exist

Loneliness is a growing public health issue. Research shows that 60% of care home residents receive no regular visitors. The World Health Organisation and the Campaign to End Loneliness has linked loneliness to a 50% increased risk of dementia, a 30% rise in heart disease and strokes, and a 26% higher risk of early death.

What We Do

Our award-winning programme carefully matches care home residents with volunteers based on shared interests, culture, or language. These matches are then nurtured through weekly video calls, using a safe and secure platform, that enables both care home resident and their matched volunteer, to build an authentic long-term friendship

Find Out More

If you'd like to find out more about Adopt a Grandparent and their mission to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness, follow this link. 

Register Your Care Home

Do you think your residents could benefit from staying connected through the Adopt a Grandparent programme? If so, then register your care home today.

Become a Volunteer

All you need is a laptop, tablet or mobile phone, an email address, and 30 to 60 minutes a week to make a video call to your matched care home grandparent. Become a volunteer.

Become a Sponsor

If you'd like to join more than 90,000 people in their mission to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness, sign up today. 

Our Aim

We want to offer every care home resident the opportunity to feel heard, valued and connected.

It takes a community to make a difference. Whether you have time to share, a care home to register, or financial support to give, there’s a place for you at Adopt a Grandparent. 

Visit Adopt a Grandparent to find out more.