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.
Key achievements in 2021 include:
We supported 9,178 unique older persons
20,908 calls were made to our National Support and Referral line
165,740 calls were made to older people by ALONE
60,794 visits by our volunteers to the older people we support, providing practical supports and social prescription
We had 3,811 volunteers supporting our services, an increase of 30% on 2020’s figure
Volunteers gave 121,588 hours of valued support to our older persons
Fundraised a total of €2,839,341
46 press releases achieved a total reach of 378,615,113 views with a value in excess of €3m
