ALONE’s annual report provides an overview of the organisation’s activities each year. Each annual report describes 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. 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.
In the 2023 annual report, the key achievements of the organisation are described. The report describes how ALONE’s unique community-based service hub model, providing a range of services, offers direct support to older people in their homes, as well as connecting older people with existing services in their local area. It demonstrates how, as the HSE evolved to create 96 community health networks and 30 community specialist teams, ALONE worked to integrate its services into the community to support ageing at home.
Key highlights include:
In 2023, ALONE supported 38,482 older people across Ireland.
7,188 ALONE volunteers delivered 218,497 hours of support, with over 91,000 visits by volunteers to provide support, practical assistance, and social prescribing. The equivalent euro value of volunteers’ support hours came to €6,211,869.
Over 9,000 needs assessments were conducted by ALONE staff
Over 26,000 calls were received by ALONE’s National Support and Referral Line
