Supporting Older People

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

⚽ Calling all football fans! ⚽

We have two incredible signed football shirts available in our Fabulous Summer Ball auction:

🔵 A framed Leeds United shirt signed by Ethan Ampadu
🔷 A Manchester City shirt signed by former player and popular pundit Micah Richards

These fantastic pieces of football memorabilia would make a brilliant addition to any collection, so don't miss your chance to bid!

Can't make it to the ball? No problem! You can still take part in the auction by submitting your bid via email.

📧 To place a bid, contact [email protected]

Good luck, and thank you for supporting older people in our community!

02/06/2026

This week is Volunteers’ Week, and Supporting Older People would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers.🌟

Their time, dedication, and kindness make our Befriending Service possible, and we are so grateful for everything they do.

We would also like to recognise and thank our trustees for their ongoing support and commitment to the charity. A special welcome goes to our newest trustee, Nathan Evans from Radfield Home Care Harrogate, Wetherby & North Yorkshire . We are delighted to have him on board and look forward to working together to support older people in our community.

01/06/2026

A huge thank you to Yorkshire Eyewear for their incredibly generous donation of a pair of Meta Smart Glasses to our Fabulous Summer Ball auction this Saturday!

This fantastic prize gives one lucky bidder the chance to own some of the most innovative eyewear technology available today.

Meta Smart Glasses offer:
📸 Hands-free photo and video capture
🎵 Built-in speakers for music and calls
📞 Voice-controlled messaging and phone calls
🤖 Access to Meta AI on the go
😎 Stylish, everyday eyewear design
🔋 Long-lasting battery life with portable charging case

Whether you're looking to stay connected, capture special moments, or simply experience the latest in wearable technology, this is an auction prize not to be missed!

Every bid helps us continue supporting older people across our community, so dig deep and bid generously on Saturday evening.

Thank you again to Yorkshire Eyewear for supporting our Fabulous Summer Ball and helping us make a real difference. ❤️

31/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that Remember Hillards will be performing at Supporting Older People's Summer Ball 2026!

If you attended last years ball, you'll remember how brilliant they are!

We're really looking forward to next Saturday! 🕺🏻🪩

30/05/2026

Introducing our Table Decoration Sponsor for the Supporting Older People Summer Ball 2026!

Duchy Companionship Care 🎉

Duchy Care provides independent companionship and home support in Harrogate, helping older people continue to live well at home while giving families peace of mind. We are not here to take over. Our role is to support independence, confidence and wellbeing, while offering thoughtful oversight and continuity.

Thank you so much for your support - it means the world to us 👏🏻 We can't wait to celebrate with you at the ball!

29/05/2026

One of our stunning auction prizes: The Sparrows by Kim Coley . 🐦‍⬛

A huge thank you to Kim for her generous donation.

You can bid on Auction prizes via email even if you’re not attending the ball - just contact [email protected].

More to come over the next few days! 👏🏻

27/05/2026

Not long to go until the Supporting Older People Summer Ball ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who has kindly donated raffle prizes so far - we’re delighted to have some fantastic prizes up for grabs, including:

🧺 Weetons Hampers kindly donated by Harcourt Gardens
🧺 A Fodder Hamper generously donated by the
🧺 A Morrisons Hamper from Morrisons Myton Foods
🧦 Yorkshire Sock Company Sock Hamper from Martin Greenwood

Your generosity and support mean so much and will help us continue supporting older people within our community!

We are still looking for additional raffle prize donations before the big night. If you or your business would like to contribute a prize and support the event, we’d love to hear from you!

Please email [email protected] or call 01423 531490

19/05/2026

Introducing our GOLD Sponsor for the Supporting Older People Summer Ball 2026!

Vida Healthcare 🎉

Vida Healthcare was established in 2010 with the sole purpose of designing, developing and operating care homes for people living with dementia. Our three purpose-built dementia care homes; Vida Hall in Starbeck, Vida Grange in Pannal and Vida Court in Beckwithshaw, all offer quality, person centred care, state of the art facilities and all the comforts of home.

Vida Healthcare say ;

“At Vida Healthcare, supporting people is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are proud to support the SOP Summer Ball.

SOP’s dedication to improving the lives of older people within the community closely reflects our own values of kindness, companionship, and person-centred care.

We are passionate about helping older people feel valued, connected, and supported, and we are delighted to play a part in such a meaningful event that celebrates and raises awareness for this incredible cause.”

Thank you so much for your support - it means the world to us 👏🏻 We can't wait to celebrate with you at the ball!

17/05/2026

Introducing our Bronze Sponsor for the Supporting Older People Summer Ball 2026!

Kings Care at Home 🎉

Kings Care at Home provide 24/7 compassionate, personalised home care, helping your loved ones live safely, independently, and with dignity while giving your family peace of mind. As a family-run service led by experienced healthcare professionals, they combine trusted expertise with genuine care to make a real difference every day.

Lisa Richardson, KCH Founder says;
“SOP are a charity where we are fully invested and that we are proud to support.”

Thank you so much for your support - it means the world to us 👏🏻 We can't wait to celebrate with you at the ball!