London can be a lonely city, especially for the older generations. According to Age UK, nearly one million older people in the UK experience loneliness.
The charity is working to change things through its range of initiatives which help foster connections and spread joy amongst the city’s elderly community. We were given Insider Access to its annual Valentine’s Gala, where we spoke to the attendees about how Age UK’s support looks like for them.
EARNT, the platform that connects brands, consumers and good causes (and one of our 2025 Heroes) played a big part in bringing the event to life. As well as supporting the gala, EARNT partners with Summerill & Bishop to get volunteers baking all the beautiful cakes for the afternoon tea for over 450 guests.
