Not Home Alone

05/08/2026

22/07/2026

🌟 Join Our Not Home Alone Family – We’re Growing Our Bank of Fabulous Volunteers! 🌟

At Not Home Alone, every event begins with a simple act of kindness: making sure our guests feel welcomed, supported, and never alone and we are looking for wonderful volunteer drivers to join our family and help us continue making that magic happen.

Do you…
🚗 Have a full, clean driving licence & 5 door car
🔍 Have a current DBS, or happy to complete one.
💛 Are happy to collect our guests, offer a friendly smile, and make sure they arrive feeling safe and valued
🤝 Can stay throughout our events to provide gentle support, companionship, and a reassuring presence

…if so you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

Our volunteer drivers are the heartbeat of our charity, the first hello, the steady hand, the warm connection that sets the tone for the whole day. By joining our volunteer family, you’ll be helping us reduce isolation, build community, and create moments of joy for people who truly need it.

If you’d like to make a real difference and become part of something special, we’d love to welcome you into our Not Home Alone family.

✨ Message us, or complete our volunteer form here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/i15YedGkzY and help us keep our guests connected, supported, and smiling.

Together, we make sure nobody feels alone.

20/07/2026

Last year we were honoured to be chosen, alongside Women’s Aid, as one of Cllr Janet Goodwin’s charities for her 2025/26 term as Mayor of NE Lincolnshire. Janet is a formidable local champion who supports so many causes year‑round, so to be selected for her year in office meant the world to us.

Our Treasurer, Sue (left), proudly collected our cheque, raised through Janet’s incredible fundraising efforts. A massive thank you to Janet and to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, or supported her events. Your kindness directly supports our work.

As a small, self‑funded charity, this contribution makes a huge difference. HUGE thank you from all of us at Not Home Alone. 🥰

19/07/2026

Our telephone rang this morning.

A lovely lady called, asking for information about our “club.”

I explained that we’re actually a very small charity. We hold a few lunches throughout the year, but the one that means the most is our Christmas Day lunch.

There was a pause before she said, “How wonderful.”

Then she quietly added, “I know it sounds silly, but I’ve been worrying so much about spending Christmas on my own this year.”

That sentence has stayed with me.

To be carrying the weight of loneliness in July, to already be worrying about facing Christmas alone six months from now is truly heartbreaking.

It’s a reminder that loneliness doesn’t just appear during the festive season. For many people, it’s there every single day, and the thought of Christmas simply makes it feel even heavier.

This is why we do what we do.

Sometimes, a warm meal is only part of what’s needed. Being welcomed, feeling seen, sharing a laugh, and knowing someone is glad you came can mean everything.

We can’t wait to meet “G” at Christmas.

And if this story makes you think of someone who might be feeling alone, perhaps today is a good day to pick up the phone, knock on a door, or simply remind them they’re not forgotten.

Because no one should have to spend months worrying about being alone at Christmas. ❤️

15/07/2026

🚶‍♀️ Come Walk With Us! 🚶‍♂️
Looking for some fresh air, friendly conversation, and a chance to meet new people?
Our walking group is open to older adults of all abilities. Whether you walk independently, use a walking aid or a mobility scooter, you'll be warmly welcomed.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, make new friends, and be part of the community.
📍 Everyone is welcome
💚 Friendly, relaxed, and inclusive
🌳 Walk, roll, chat, and enjoy the journey together
Come along—we'd love to meet you!

13/07/2026

What a wonderful afternoon! ☕🍰

Our fabulous guests thoroughly enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea at Oaklands Hall Hotel, with delicious food, great company and plenty of smiles all round.

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who make these events possible. We were very short of drivers, but our volunteer team stepped up brilliantly, coordinating guest pick-ups with military precision to ensure nobody missed out on what was a truly special afternoon. ❤️

We would also like to thank everyone at Oaklands Hall Hotel for once again making us feel so welcome and for serving a delicious afternoon tea in such beautiful surroundings.

Days like these simply wouldn't happen without the kindness, dedication and community spirit of everyone involved. Thank you all for helping to create such wonderful memories. 🌟

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. ❤️

07/06/2026

For all our registered guests… ☕️🧁🍰

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.

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 ❤️