Welcome to Connection Hub

Funded by Leeds City Council, we are here to provide trained volunteers to regulalry visit people struggling with loneliness.

Build relationships

Voulnteers are buddied up with clients, allowing connections to be formed, rather than sending round new visitors every session.

Buddy Swap

Don't get on with your buddy? We will keep swapping your buddy until you are settled and happy.

High class training

All of our volunteers are trained into level two care positions. For our younger clients, level two - three childcare training is required and varied depening on the age of the client.

Who We Are

We provide company to those struggling with lonliness. Our programme is open to all ages, and is tailored to each age group in order to get the best results and make each client feel most comfortable. As well as visits, we create and host events where people can get to know each other, learn new skills and importantly stay informed on relevant health needs.

What We Do

  • Weekly hour-long visits
  • Daily phone calls with your buddy
  • 24/7 open helpline
  • Opportunities to meet others on the programme
  • Health and lifestyle workshops tailored to different ages and sexes

The facts and statistics

  • 1 in 7 people in Leeds are experiencing extreme loneliness

    As of January 2022

  • Cases have risen by 10% in under 18s

    April, 2018

  • We are headed towards a social pandemic"

    Boris Johnson