Fulham Good Neighbours
Our objectives
Since 1966 Fulham Good Neighbours has supported older and disabled people in their homes and gardens, in the community and at our community centre, and now online. We support almost 500 older and disabled people a year, supported by over 100 local volunteers.
In 2019 we received The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. In 2024-5 our impact survey found:
• 97% beneficiaries would recommend our services; and
• 100% feel FGN supports their health and wellbeing.
Vision Statement: To create an inclusive community where neighbours look out and care for each other.
Mission Statement: We enrich the lives of older people and people with disabilities in Fulham by providing practical help and creating opportunities to: Contribute to society; Connect with Others; and Live life to the fullest.
Our Values: Trustworthiness; Being Welcoming & Inclusive; and Proactivity & Flexibility.
Our activities
Our focus is on projects for those who are income deprived and so they are provided to beneficiaries for FREE. These include,
Support in the Home and Garden via:
• Decorating & DIY – for those that cannot pay, nor have ability to do the work themselves
• Gardening – for those that cannot pay, nor have the ability to do the work themselves.
Support in the Community via:
• Good Neighbour Scheme - grocery shopping, medication delivery, escorts to appointments etc
• Befriending – via telephone or in person
• Social Clubs – • Art, • Craft, • Chair Based Exercise, • Reading • Community Meals - Silver Clubs, Wednesday Lunch Club
Support Online via:
• Online Chair Based Exercise – as above
• Digital Inclusion support – supporting those excluded from digital communications, particularly those housebound