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Aberdeen Linking Lives is a befriending service aimed at older people who find themselves requiring some extra friendship and support.

We match volunteers with older people who would like to see a friendly volunteer visitor on a regular basis for one hour

05/10/2025

Aberdeen Linking Lives, our befriending service that tackles loneliness and social isolation is a finalist at the upcoming Celebrate Aberdeen Awards under Community Impact.

We are grateful to our Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers for the great work wrestling persons from the grip of loneliness and social isolation in the North East of Scotland.

Our deep appreciation goes to our funders, sponsors, donors, and partners etc. enable us collaborate to rescue the lonely and socially isolated. Since our launch in 2019, we’ve delivered over 19,000 hours of befriending. But what we offer is far more than time, it’s presence, consistency, and care. Not only do we reduce pressure on already overburdened health services, but we restore mental well-being while rebuilding a sense of identity and self-worth that isolation often strips away. One service user recently told us, “I really appreciate your call. You’re the first person I’ve spoken to all week.” Another shared, “I no longer feel anxious when my phone rings, because I know it’s likely my volunteer befriender.” Families tell us their loved ones smile again. They feel less anxious. They cook meals, take walks, laugh. They begin to re-engage with life.

To the Celebrate Aberdeen team and the wonderful judges, thank you for this great recognition.

We can’t wait for the 1st of November, the awards ceremony.
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04/10/2025

Aberdeen Linking Lives, our befriending service that tackles loneliness and social isolation is a finalist at the upcoming Celebrate Aberdeen Awards under Community Impact.

We are grateful to our Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers for the great work wrestling persons from the grip of loneliness and social isolation in the North East of Scotland.

Our deep appreciation goes to our funders, sponsors, donors and partners etc. that enable us do a huge collaborative work to rescue the lonely and socially isolated. Since our launch in 2019, we’ve delivered over 19,000 hours of befriending. But what we offer is far more than time, it’s presence, consistency, and care. Not only do we reduce pressure on already overburdened health services, but we restore mental wellbeing while rebuilding a sense of identity and self-worth that isolation often strips away. One service user recently told us, “I really appreciate your call. You’re the first person I’ve spoken to all week.” Another shared, “I no longer feel anxious when my phone rings, because I know it’s likely my volunteer befriender.” Families tell us their loved ones smile again. They feel less anxious. They cook meals, take walks, laugh. They begin to re-engage with life.

To the Celebrate Aberdeen team and the wonderful judges, thank you for this great recognition.

We can’t wait for the 1st of November, the awards ceremony.

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02/02/2024

Tackling loneliness and social isolation. FOL RCCG

30/12/2023

Warm Wishes for the Season from our CEO Dr Olushola Ajide

As 2023 draws to a close, we at The Bridge (SC050930) wish to express and extend our sincere gratitude for your support this year.

Your contributions, participation, and partnerships enabled us to increase the number of people we serve across the North East of Scotland.

We recorded great successes due to the dedication, hard work and commitment of our board, staff, advisors, volunteers, the generosity of many individuals, organisations, businesses, trusts, and foundations.

We are optimistic doing more in the new year.

Wishing you and yours a holiday season filled with love, peace, joy and a well-deserved rest.

We are grateful for your support in tackling loneliness, unemployment, health education for minority ethnic groups and integration of ex-prisoners.

Kindly note that while our offices are closed for the holidays, to reopen on January 4th 2024, our phone lines and email (thebridgescotland@gmail.com) remain active to continue providing you support you may need throughout the season.

Merry Christmas and best wishes for the year 2024 from the entire team at The Bridge.

01/09/2023

Our quarterly cafe starts tomorrow.

19/08/2023

Join us to celebrate Aberdeen! Aberdeen Linking Lives

16/08/2023

It is here again! Join Us at the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade on August 26th!

We're excited to announce that The Bridge charity is proudly taking part in the 2023 Celebrate Aberdeen Parade.

Come and be a part of this exciting event and show your support for our vibrant community.

Date: August 26th

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Union Street, Aberdeen

Please, come and add your energy to the parade. Don't forget it is a celebration of diverse culture and immense work of volunteering within our city. Also, it's a celebration of unity, diversity and togetherness.

Invite your family, friends, colleagues, and everyone you know

Spread the word and share the excitement! Use the hashtags:

See you on August 26th at Albyn Place as we show oneness with other organisations in Aberdeen.

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15/06/2023

“The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” —Mother Teresa.
Loneliness is real. might you be a volunteer?

14/06/2023

“Loneliness has clear consequences for mental health, aggravating anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.” Loneliness is real. might you be a volunteer?

13/06/2023

“Loneliness is my least favorite thing about life. That thing that I’m most worried about is just being alone without anybody to care for or someone who will care for me.” —Anne Hathaway

Loneliness is real. might you be a volunteer?

12/06/2023

Loneliness is real. might you be a volunteer?

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Telephone

+447425622600

Website

http://aberdeenlinkinglives.org/

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