Bringing Generations Together to Combat Loneliness

KiB connects young and old through our innovative healthcare projects in hospitals, care homes and the community.

Bringing Generations Together to Combat Loneliness

KiB connects young and old through our innovative healthcare projects in hospitals, care homes and the community.

The Impact of Your Support

Individual Visits
1000 +
Sessions Delivered
1000 +
Schools Involved
100 +
Care Homes
100 +

Putting teenagers with pensioners is a stroke of genius

What We Do

Young Volunteers

We show our young volunteers how to engage with older people through our imaginative teaching programmes

Older People

We work in hospitals, care homes and the community, offering engaging and creative activities

Connections

We connect generations, providing companionship and making a long-lasting difference to people’s lives.

Latest News

An Evening of Antiques with KiB in Warwick

April 13, 2026

Ever wondered what your family heirloom or quirky collectable might be worth? Find out free at a KiB fundraising evening with TV personality and antiques expert Charles Hanson.

Ending Loneliness With KiB Local Calendars

March 20, 2026

Our calendars now cover 10 areas across the country. They're a great way to find local groups to meet new friends and even try new things. Whatever you love - from singing or walking, to crafting, board games and Lego groups - there's something for you.

Thanks for the Good Times!

January 27, 2026

Over the Christmas holidays, KiB was championed by The Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal. Thank you to all the students and healthcare staff who helped us showcase our work, allowing the Times' reporting teams to write 15 fantastic features about our mission to combat loneliness. And thanks to all of you who donated too!

KiB’s Work Championed by The Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal

November 13, 2025

Every year, The Times and The Sunday Times highlight three charities that are tackling the biggest social issues of our time. This year, they’re supporting our mission to bring the generations together in an effort to reduce Britain’s loneliness crisis.