Together Co

We're Brighton & Hove's #loneliness charity. We create connections to change lives. Get help. Volunteer. Donate. #befriending #socialprescribing

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A small gathering in the Rotunda, Preston Park, for our Volunteers' Week picnic but it was lovely to see everyone who could make it. You make such a difference to the people we work with, and to our whole community. We are so grateful for everything you do.

#VolunteersWeek

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It’s Volunteers’ Week and we’re celebrating the incredible people who make everything we do possible – our volunteers. Thanks for the time, care and dedication you give to us and to everyone we support. In 2024/25, 492 volunteers gave 13,415 hours of their time.

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Our social prescribing link workers are out every week, meeting people where they are, offering support, and connecting our community with the advice and services they need. This photo was taken at the Food and Friendship Lunch at Hove Methodist Church.

#SocialPrescribing

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We're looking forward to our volunteer social next week in Preston Park. As part of Volunteers’ Week, we're excited to come together for a picnic and to celebrate the incredible role our they play in supporting connection and wellbeing across our community.

#VolunteersWeek

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The weather is hot which gives you the perfect excuse to try out Boho Gelato's fruit salad ice cream, made in collaboration with Together Co. Why not give yourself a treat while keeping cool during this heatwave and giving back to your community at the same time.

#GoodGiftGuide

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Take on the Seven Sisters Challenge with Together Co and help tackle loneliness across Brighton & Hove. Walk Eastbourne to Seaford or a shorter route from Birling Gap. Guided walk, t-shirt and medal included. Spaces cost £30, kids aged 14+ welcome.

#SevenSistersChallenge

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Research from The Marmalade Trust found that out of a survey of 2,000, people aged 18-29, many would rather admit to being anxious than lonely, suggesting the stigma around loneliness still exists.

https://t.co/yOZmahd4tq

#Loneliness #SocialHealth

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Thanks SussexWorld for the coverage. We will be running an abseil challenge at Peacehaven Cliffs on Saturday September 19, with West Sussex Mind to raise much needed vital funds for both charities.
https://t.co/m5IxTzp5t9

#CharityChallenge #CharityAbseil #PeacehaveCliffs

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The theme for this year's World Mental Health Week is 'action'. If you are thinking about volunteering but you're on the fence, read this piece from Brighton Chamber. https://t.co/n3uuIWAJkM

#Volunteering #WorldMentalHealthWeek

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Mary and Mike met through Together Co and spend every Friday afternoon talking.

Mary said: "It’s important to have someone in your life you can talk to."

Mike said: "Our friendship isn’t just for Mary, it’s for me, too."

#Befriending #SocialHealth #Community

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Join Together Co and Socktopus for a special networking evening celebrating community, collaboration and social impact in Brighton & Hove.

Wednesday July 8, 6pm - 8pm
Socktopus, 76- 78 North Road, Brighton

Free tickets: https://t.co/mTATMWY3d7

#Networking #SocialImpact

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A new study that looked at more than 2,500 people in Norway found a link between spending time in nature and feeling less lonely. Experts say even small doses of “micro-nature” might help people feel less lonely.

https://t.co/eTl7xq2szo

#GreenWellbeing #Connection #Nature

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Did you know that the Stay Strong, Steady and Independent Campaign is running this week until May 2, helping to improve people's strength and balance.

https://t.co/WTlGWqwNzM

#StayStrong #StaySteady #StayIndependent #SocialHealth #Connection #FallsPrevention

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We know that feeling part of a community leads to healthier, happier lives, and it is your support that makes this possible. Thank you. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

#fundraising #donate #befriending #socialhealth

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Walking in nature can give us a sense of connection and belonging, according to research from a Norwegian University. Read more below.

https://t.co/q679x9RH4f

#Connection #Belonging #Community #Nature

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Together Co Trustee Jenny led a very relaxing seated yoga session for our befriending social group at New Larchwood in Coldean, Brighton, last week. After some gentle movement everyone enjoyed some refreshments while chatting and crafting together.

#Befriending #Community

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Two years on and this brilliant interview with US surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy on the power of human connection and how important it is for survival still stands.
https://t.co/wJzqZjIU4E

#Loneliness #Community #Connection #SocialHealth

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Social Prescribing is not always and easy term to explain but the appetite in the UK for it is growing.

https://t.co/2pAViUwMLr

#SocialPrescribing #Connection #SocialHealth

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Did you know we have a regular newsletter which tells you all about what we've been up to? You can join it really easily by scrolling to the bottom of the homepage and filling in where it says 'Stay connected by email' - https://t.co/n7W5QCdmkO

#Newsletter #Subscribe

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Our befriending match Van and Audrey both live a distance away from their daughters so they took the time to enjoy a Mother's Day afternoon tea together this year. Audrey, who will be 100 in June, said it was a really lovely treat - https://t.co/X2qw9rWDT8

#Volunteering