ALONE annual reports provide an overview of the organisation’s activities each year. They report on the number of people supported and how ALONE is progressing towards its strategic goals and aim to support older people to live and age independently at home. These reports provide detailed insights into the number of individuals ALONE has supported each year, illustrating the impact and reach of their services. They also offer transparency regarding the organisation’s progress toward its strategic goals, showcasing the effectiveness of their programmes and initiatives. These reports play an important role in communicating ALONE’s values and mission to stakeholders, including policymakers, volunteers, and the wider community. Overall, ALONE’s annual reports are vital tools for reflecting on past achievements, guiding future strategies, and reinforcing their commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older people across Ireland.
2018 was a landmark year for ALONE. We supported more than 3,300 older people, an amazing increase of 78% over the previous year. We recruited our 1000th volunteer early in the year and more than 1,700 people volunteered for ALONE by the end of the year. The housing crisis
continues to worsen and now we see it affecting older people more and more. In 2018 our housing waiting list grew to more than 200 people for the first time ever. in 2018, service hubs were established in Carlow, Kilkenny, and Donegal in addition to the existing Louth and Dublin hubs. We supported 3,396 older people, an increase of 78% on 2017; 1,742 ALONE volunteers provided support to older people with visitation and befriending visits being made to 1,993 people and 64,679 telephone befriending calls completed throughout the year. ALONE housed 23 new tenants, and provided 45 people with BConnect home technology to help them feel safe and secure at home. Over 2,200 calls were directly received to our Dublin office as well. This report provides a number of tangible examples of how ALONE makes an impact to older people across Ireland, as well as gives an idea of what it is like to volunteer with ALONE.
