For the elderly who are lonely, we are with you. You Matter.

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Age doesn't fade the need for friendship. It makes it stronger.

Facts & Figures

Why we need to tell people You Matter.

30,000

Individuals over 65 in Kent suffer from acute loneliness.

3,617

Folkestone residents defined themselves as being lonely some of the time or always.

23.9%

Of households in Folkestone are single occupancy, which is significantly higher than the overall average in Kent of 19.2%. This statistic increases with age.

Sources: Kent County Council, "Loneliness and social isolation select committee report," March 2019; "Social Isolation and Loneliness in Kent Older People Presentation"; Age UK, "Loneliness research and resources," available at: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/our-impact/policy-research/loneliness-research-and-resources/

About Us

You Matter. We are a community interest company designed to combat social isolation among the elderly in Kent and Medway, by enhancing their quality of life, and quite simply, being a friend.