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   National Sheds Grant Fund opens for applications

   Monday, 09 January 2017

   Local community groups across the UK are today being encouraged to apply for a share of the Sheds Grant Fund as it opens again for applications to help support the set-up of community Shed spaces.

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   Ambassador Patricia Routledge recognised in New Year’s honours list

   Sunday, 01 January 2017

   Patricia Routledge, ambassador for Royal Voluntary Service, has been recognised in the 2017 New Year’s Honours list.

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   Festive hampers delivered to older people in need of some Christmas spirit

   Friday, 16 December 2016

   Older peoples' charity, Royal Voluntary Service, and the ASDA Foundation are working together to spread Christmas cheer to isolated older people in 2016.

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   Royal Voluntary Service selected to benefit from The Times Appeal 2016

   Wednesday, 30 November 2016

   We’re delighted to have been selected as one of the charities featuring in The Times Appeal 2016 which sees the organisation recognised for extending the hand of friendship to those who need it most.

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   Royal Voluntary Service supports campaign to reduce loneliness

   Tuesday, 29 November 2016

   Royal Voluntary Service is supporting Good Morning Britain’s 1 Million Minutes campaign to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older people.

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   Older people dread a lonely Christmas

   Monday, 21 November 2016

   A merry Christmas is a distant memory for many over 75 year olds as more than one in four (27 per cent) say they can’t wait for the day to be over.

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   Older people say ‘thank you for the music’

   Tuesday, 01 November 2016

   Music is described as a means of escape for many, with fresh research from Royal Voluntary Service identifying the power it has to help older people remember pivotal events from their past.

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   Charity celebrates singing campaign with Christmas concert to raise funds

   Friday, 28 October 2016

   Royal Voluntary Service, a national volunteering charity, will celebrate their successful Sing Your Heart Out campaign with a night of fundraising festive choral performances in December.

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   Older people gift 1.4 billion hours a year to volunteering

   Tuesday, 27 September 2016

   Research finds that older people provide invaluable help with new research identifying 6.2 million 55 - 74-year-olds volunteer.

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    Post Hospital Support Proven To Aid Recovery

    Wednesday, 21 September 2016

    Older people supported after a stay in hospital are less likely to be readmitted and are more likely to report an improved quality of life according to new research.