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We’re your local charity for people over the age of 60 living in Elmbridge. We have been serving the local community and changing lives for 70 years

CHEER is a caring, community-focused charity which supports older people throughout Elmbridge to live dignified, socially connected and confident lives.

With our origins in the Esher and District Old People’s Welfare Council (founded in the early 1950s), we became a charitable company on 1 April 2010. Our mission is to support older people with a number of services designed to reduce loneliness, isolation and financial hardship. Our work helps remove those barriers, offering not just support, but promoting health, well-being and independence.

Our services include social events, befriending, benefits support, and practical advice – all designed to improve the daily lives of people in Elmbridge. We also run a dedicated service for those living with Parkinson’s and their carers.

The support we offer is life-changing for many, helping them to rediscover friendship, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

The difference we make

Thanks to the contributions of our staff, volunteers, trustees, partners and supporters, our year to the end of March 2024 was another very positive one:

We provided over 6000 hours of befriending support

We secured almost £300,000 worth of unclaimed benefits for 65 clients

We supported over 100 clients with over 40 volunteer visits

We welcomed over 450 guests to 16 events

We ran the Parkinson’s Group every Monday for 43 weeks of the year

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What our clients say about us

“Having just returned from the most enjoyable gathering and excellent lunch, I would like to say what a pleasure it was to meet you, your colleagues and the other guests this morning.

This was only the second time I have been out socialising this year. The first was lunch at the Molesey Centre For the Community at Mole Hall last Friday. You win hands down. Thank you very much for putting up with me, I hope to see you again soon.”

CHEER Events

“Father Christmas has just left an early Christmas present in my porch, a rather nice heated throw. I have been wearing an old baggy cardigan of my wife when watching TV in the evening now the weather is cooler. This looks like a great upgrade.

Please accept my thanks for this kind and useful gift. I had not expected to receive any presents this year, and this was a nice surprise.

I hope everybody has a nice Christmas.”

Christmas Cheer

“I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your incredible support in helping my wife complete the AA forms. Your guidance and patience were invaluable, and we are truly grateful for the time and effort you dedicated to assisting us.

I’m thrilled to let you know that the application was successful! The DWP has awarded her the high rate.

Your kindness and expertise have made such a positive impact, and we cannot thank you enough.”

Benefits help

“Audrey and I just want you to know how grateful we are for your excellent attention to every item right down to tiniest details. We could not have completed the necessary form application without your able and professional help. You are clearly one of those people who make the world a better place. Thank you.”

Benefits help

“Thanking you so much helping me with Attendance Allowance, which I am now receiving. I don’t know what you wrote but it did the trick, and I get 1/2 of an allocated amount, which will cover all my requirements. Thank you so much.”

Benefits help

CHEER is financially supported by voluntary contributions and grants from a range of local charities, groups, foundations and individuals. We thank them all for their support which enables us to make a lasting difference to the lives of older people in our local community.

You can support us by donating here.

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We’re your local charity for people over the age of 60 living in Elmbridge. We have been serving the local community and changing lives for 70 years

The difference we make

What our clients say about us