We Support London Seniors, With Our Dedicated Charity for Individuals Over 65 & their Families Who Live with Them
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Together, we can ensure our elderly thrive and lead fulfilling lives in their golden years.
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Our Core Values
Supporting the social needs of older and vulnerable people
Established in 2019, The Elderly & Disabled Charitable Trust UK was set up to help older and disabled people in the London area.
Our Mission Statement
“We aim to tackle loneliness and isolation, regardless of ethnicity or background, by providing companionship, transport, community activities, and advice”.
“To develop the capacity and skills of members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in such a way that they are able to identify and help meet their needs, and to participate more fully in society”.
“To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of such people, and assisting them to integrate into society”.
“To promote the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment for the benefit of the public by promoting biological diversity”.
“To advance the education of the older community in the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment”.
“To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the community by encouraging sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration”.
“To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in the surrounding areas of NW10, such as the elderly ethnic community, who are socially excluded on the grounds of age and beliefs, and to relieve the needs of such people through assisted integration”.
Volunteering is at the very heart of our charity. We have developed a tradition of recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers in different roles across our charity, from befriending to community volunteering with our Hub Service or supporting our Team with office administration.
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Recent News
End-of-Year Reflection and New Horizons: The Elderly & Disabled Charitable Trust UK
As the year draws to a close, The Elderly & Disabled Charitable Trust UK looks back on a period marked by both significant challenge and remarkable resilience. Our core mission to support older people and those living with disabilities remains as vital as ever, yet the pressures of the wider economic and social landscape have demanded innovation and a strategic expansion of our focus.
A Necessary Evolution: Tackling Homelessness and Single People
To maximise our impact and leverage our expertise in holistic community support, the Trust is formally expanding its focus to include single people aged 18 to 30 who are experiencing homelessness. This demographic often faces unique vulnerabilities, and their need for secure housing and support is immediate and critical.
Our new strategy centres on providing safe, sustainable, and highly affordable temporary housing solutions.
- Ultra-Low-Cost and Portable Cabins: We are developing secure, two-person cabin shelters that are designed to be moved easily between sites. Crucially, they are being sourced with a minimal expected build cost of approximately £4,000 each (excluding costs for land, foundations, and utility connections). This ultra-low price point ensures the project’s scalability and maximises the number of people we can shelter from our fundraising efforts.
High-Support Model: The accommodation is provided on a short-term basis, paired with intensive support to address individual needs health, life skills), with the clear goal of achieving a supported transition into permanent housing.
Introducing Our New “Community Catalyst” Wellbeing Bus with a Difference
To connect our new housing sites with our existing services, and to establish a robust new revenue stream, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our mobile hub: the “Community Catalyst” Wellbeing Bus—a true difference maker.
This is not a traditional double-decker bus; it is a single-level, bespoke vehicle with a striking, modern aesthetic. The design resembles a glass-walled ‘truck’ or large transit vehicle, making it a highly visible, engaging, and multi-functional space:
1. The Revenue-Generating Difference: Hire for Hire
A central function of the bus is to provide a sustainable source of income for the charity.
- Premium Event Hire: When not in use for charitable functions, the bus will be hired out for private and corporate functions and events. The sleek, modern, glass-walled design makes it an ideal, eye-catching venue for launches, mobile offices, and promotional events, generating significant donations and rental revenue to support our core mission.
2. The Core Charitable Difference: Mobile Wellbeing Hub
When operating for the community, the bus acts as a mobile centre for service delivery:
- Mobile Function Centre: The spacious, single-level interior is entirely flexible, allowing us to hold both intimate one-on-one counselling sessions and larger group functions and workshops.
- Intergenerational Skills Exchange: This mobile space will host sessions where our older community members can share essential life skills (budgeting, cooking) while the younger cohort helps with digital literacy and new technology.
- Health Support: The bus offers a private clinic space for health checks and a technology-equipped zone for housing application assistance for our young residents.
- Reaching the Hard-to-Reach: Being completely mobile, the “Community Catalyst” will rotate between our new cabin communities and the traditional residential areas of our older patrons, ensuring vital support reaches those who need it most, regardless of their location.
By combining affordable, portable housing with a unique, revenue-generating mobile support hub, The Elderly & Disabled Charitable Trust UK is evolving to meet today’s complex community needs, honouring our past commitment while building a more stable future for all.
Discovering Biodiversity Together in
Stonebridge, Willesden, and Harlesden
The Elderly and Disabled Charitable Trust UK is excited to announce a new project focused on biodiversity in Stonebridge, Willesden, and Harlesden. We’re inviting all residents over 60 and families to join us as we explore the rich variety of life in our local area.
Let’s discover the fascinating world of biodiversity together!
Food Pantry For The Elderly & Their Pets
The Food Pantry addresses the cost-of-living crisis by providing free pet food and supplies to low-income individuals and the elderly, ensuring pets receive proper nutrition.
Our mission is to prevent pet hunger, support the well-being and happiness of pets, and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Our vision is a community where all pets receive adequate food and care.
Animals play a vital role in the lives of older people, offering constancy and care. Activities like walking, grooming, feeding, and playing with pets empower elders, allowing them to remain nurturing. Research shows that interactions with pets can improve self-care, increase nutritional intake, enhance well-being, reduce GP visits, lower blood pressure, and decrease anxiety and aggression in people with Alzheimer’s.
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What We Do
Our volunteers offer a variety of services, including companionship, organising community gatherings, and providing transport to local activities.
Get in Touch
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