The Second Cup
Quiet. Unseen. Unspoken.
Around 1 million older people in the UK say they always or often feel lonely. For many, loneliness isn't occasional, it's constant.





Forgotten

Days drift into weeks, and weeks into months.
Conversations fade. Routines shrink.
Without someone to talk to, loneliness can quietly take hold, affecting physical health, mental wellbeing, and a person's sense of purpose.
No one should feel forgotten.

Brighter days

At MHA, we're working to end loneliness for older people across the UK.
Through our befriending services, we connect isolated older people with someone who listens and visits regularly. A friendly face or voice on the phone. A relationship that reminds someone they matter.
£13 a month
Could provide a weekly befriending call to a lonely older person, offering companionship and a friendly voice.
Time shared

Your donation doesn't just fund a service, it creates connection.
It turns silence into conversation and loneliness into belonging. By donating today, you can be the reason someone isn't alone tomorrow.
Other ways you can support MHA

Volunteer for befriending
Join our thriving community of volunteers who are enriching the lives of older people in our care homes, retirement living, and community groups across England and Wales.

Fundraise for us
There's no limit to how you can raise money for MHA. If you need some help finding your perfect fundraiser, we have a range of ideas to suit everyone. Whatever you do, we'll be there to support you to reach your fundraising goal.