Not Home Alone

Not Home Alone Dedicated volunteers helping make a difference to Senior Citizens living alone without local family💖 Charity no : 1168683 That was where it usually ended.

Not Home Alone was started in November 2014, we as no doubt many other read the stories in the press about loneliness and senior citizens and each year we used to say wouldn't it be nice if there was a way we could invite someone into our family and enjoy Christmas with us. Christmas 2014 after a lot of hard work and the most unbelievable support from the local community we managed to fundraise an

d cover the cost to pick up, entertain and cook for our guests, who otherwise would have been Home Alone. The amazing support for our shoe box campaign enabled us to give gifts to all our guest AND deliver gifts to another 441 senior citizens in Louth, Scunthorpe, Brigg, Grimsby and Cleethorpes as well as drop some to the hospital. We started as a small group of people my mum Wendy Nielsen, my brother Guy Bryant, my husband John Stobart and myself, I'm Nina Stobart. In August 2016, Not Home Alone became a registered charity and started on its next exciting chapter. We are completely humbled by the support that we have received and it is an honour to make a difference to people's live, making friendships and memories.

That’s 130 invites in the post winging their way to our fabulous guests for our by the sea side Afternoon Tea! NOTE: Eve...
11/06/2026

That’s 130 invites in the post winging their way to our fabulous guests for our by the sea side Afternoon Tea!

NOTE: Even though that’s £118 of stamps 😳 we have learnt that not all the invites sent arrive at their destinations, so if yours hasn’t just ring us for details. ❤️

For all our registered guests… ☕️🧁🍰
07/06/2026

For all our registered guests… ☕️🧁🍰

When truly special people leave us, it feels as though the mould was broken. Jack, you were one in a million – a true ge...
02/06/2026

When truly special people leave us, it feels as though the mould was broken. Jack, you were one in a million – a true gentleman, with a wonderful smile, a brilliant sense of humour, and impeccable taste in football teams. You will be deeply missed by your Not Home Alone family. Up the Mariners 💙

Friends and family can add photos, memories and messages on their lasting tribute page today.

Another amazing Easter Sunday event. Fabulous guests, laughter. Smiles and a delicious Oaklands Hall Hotel lamb lunch! T...
25/04/2026

Another amazing Easter Sunday event. Fabulous guests, laughter. Smiles and a delicious Oaklands Hall Hotel lamb lunch! Thank you as always to our volunteers, the heart beat of our charity ❤️

26/02/2026
Wow! It's hard to believe that this is our 11th Easter. Our volunteers are now busy planning for our wonderful Easter lu...
25/02/2026

Wow! It's hard to believe that this is our 11th Easter. Our volunteers are now busy planning for our wonderful Easter lunch, when we will look forward to welcoming around 90 guests who, at another family orientated bank holiday weekend, would otherwise be home alone. If you would like to support us by donating to our Easter Egg appeal or know a business that may like to support us, we would love to hear from you, or you can donate directly here https://www.justgiving.com/nothomealone If you add a message to your donation, it will be given to our guest with your Easter Egg! A suggested donation is £5.

As a very small, self-funded local charity run completely by volunteers, we rely heavily on community support, for us to continue to tackle isolation and loneliness in our community. 🐰 🐥
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20/02/2026

Need a little support after a bereavement, illness or injury? Want to regain independence and confidence or need help to get out and about?
Our Community Support Prevention Service is aimed at providing individuals (18+) with short term, low level, goal orientated support that may prevent a crisis.
Call us on 01472 568074 to find out more.

20/02/2026

🌟 New for 2026 – Digital Drop In Sessions! 🌟

Do you, or someone you know, feel left behind when everything says ‘Apply Online’?

Friendship at Home Home is offering free, friendly digital support for older people to help build confidence with technology and make everyday tasks that little bit easier.

Whether you’re brand new to tech or just need a refresher, we’re here to help in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

📍 All Saints Church Hall, High Street, Waltham, DN37 0PN
🗓 Every Tuesday
⏰ 10.00am – 12.30pm
☕ Refreshments available

For more information, call 01472 602500.

Please share with anyone who might benefit 💙

Our Easter lunch invites are ready to go… 💌
19/02/2026

Our Easter lunch invites are ready to go… 💌

Its quiz night! Come and help raise funds for Not Home Alone and Grimsby Women's Aid.On behalf of the Mayor of North Eas...
11/02/2026

Its quiz night! Come and help raise funds for Not Home Alone and Grimsby Women's Aid.

On behalf of the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Janet Goodwin, you are invited to her Charity Quiz Night on Friday, 27/02/2026 at Grimsby Town Hall. Doors open 6.30 pm; quiz starts 7.00 pm.

Tickets are £5 per person (teams of 1–10) and support the Mayor’s charities, Women’s Aid NEL and Not Home Alone. A pay bar and light refreshments will be available, and solo guests can join a team on arrival.

Tickets are selling fast — please let us know if you’d like to attend. RSVP Here: Mayor's Charity Quiz Night – https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OmUAIMbCCUCsWiRVv7-2HT9cWLej2B1IpyYcLPxOL1dUQ09SSTFGQ0NQSlk0NkpPSUROSkozU01VVS4u&route=shorturl

Registration closes at 12.00 pm on 27/02/2026.

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