Omega Ending Isolation Ending Loneliness
@omegaconnected.bsky.social
Omega is a registered charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness for all adults across the UK - www.omega.uk.net
Welcome to all our new volunteers!
We are really pleased to have recruited lots of new volunteers recently, who will be working with us as telephone befrienders and penpals, as well as interns who help us behind the scenes.
We are really pleased to have recruited lots of new volunteers recently, who will be working with us as telephone befrienders and penpals, as well as interns who help us behind the scenes.
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Welcome to all our new volunteers!
We are really pleased to have recruited lots of new volunteers recently, who will be working with us as telephone befrienders and penpals, as well as interns who help us behind the scenes.
We are really pleased to have recruited lots of new volunteers recently, who will be working with us as telephone befrienders and penpals, as well as interns who help us behind the scenes.
We are incredibly grateful to the Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social, who have recently awarded us a grant towards our core costs! 💛💛
Core cost funding is really helpful to us, and this grant comes at a time when securing funding is increasingly difficult.
Core cost funding is really helpful to us, and this grant comes at a time when securing funding is increasingly difficult.
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We are incredibly grateful to the Garfield Weston Foundation @westonfdn.bsky.social, who have recently awarded us a grant towards our core costs! 💛💛
Core cost funding is really helpful to us, and this grant comes at a time when securing funding is increasingly difficult.
Core cost funding is really helpful to us, and this grant comes at a time when securing funding is increasingly difficult.
@befriending.co.uk is celebrating Trustees Week! Our amazing Trustees and Patrons help guide Omega’s mission, keep us on track, and champion the work we do every day.
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re saying a huge THANK YOU for your wisdom, support, and commitment to Omega. You make our success possible!
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re saying a huge THANK YOU for your wisdom, support, and commitment to Omega. You make our success possible!
November 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
@befriending.co.uk is celebrating Trustees Week! Our amazing Trustees and Patrons help guide Omega’s mission, keep us on track, and champion the work we do every day.
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re saying a huge THANK YOU for your wisdom, support, and commitment to Omega. You make our success possible!
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re saying a huge THANK YOU for your wisdom, support, and commitment to Omega. You make our success possible!
This week is #BefriendingWeek, when we celebrate the impact that befriending can have.
Every day, our own volunteer befrienders & penpals here at Omega do a brilliant job of supporting lonely and vulnerable people across the UK - bringing companionship, encouragement and laughter into their lives.
Every day, our own volunteer befrienders & penpals here at Omega do a brilliant job of supporting lonely and vulnerable people across the UK - bringing companionship, encouragement and laughter into their lives.
November 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This week is #BefriendingWeek, when we celebrate the impact that befriending can have.
Every day, our own volunteer befrienders & penpals here at Omega do a brilliant job of supporting lonely and vulnerable people across the UK - bringing companionship, encouragement and laughter into their lives.
Every day, our own volunteer befrienders & penpals here at Omega do a brilliant job of supporting lonely and vulnerable people across the UK - bringing companionship, encouragement and laughter into their lives.
As the colder weather rolls in, we at Omega want to keep hearts warm with a big burst of creativity from our amazing Pupil Pals!
Children from different schools have been busy making beautiful, colourful drawings to send out to care homes & people who might be feeling a little lonely this season.
Children from different schools have been busy making beautiful, colourful drawings to send out to care homes & people who might be feeling a little lonely this season.
November 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
As the colder weather rolls in, we at Omega want to keep hearts warm with a big burst of creativity from our amazing Pupil Pals!
Children from different schools have been busy making beautiful, colourful drawings to send out to care homes & people who might be feeling a little lonely this season.
Children from different schools have been busy making beautiful, colourful drawings to send out to care homes & people who might be feeling a little lonely this season.
We are delighted to recognise our volunteers: Andrea, Jim, Margaret, Lorna, Angela and Jane.
Each win an overnight stay in a hotel of their choice, thanks to @roomtoreward.bsky.social, a charity created to recognise inspirational volunteers who are making a real difference to people’s lives.
Each win an overnight stay in a hotel of their choice, thanks to @roomtoreward.bsky.social, a charity created to recognise inspirational volunteers who are making a real difference to people’s lives.
October 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We are delighted to recognise our volunteers: Andrea, Jim, Margaret, Lorna, Angela and Jane.
Each win an overnight stay in a hotel of their choice, thanks to @roomtoreward.bsky.social, a charity created to recognise inspirational volunteers who are making a real difference to people’s lives.
Each win an overnight stay in a hotel of their choice, thanks to @roomtoreward.bsky.social, a charity created to recognise inspirational volunteers who are making a real difference to people’s lives.
We are delighted to have been selected as one of the Co-op Local Community Fund charities for 2025/26!
From today, Co-op members in the Shrewsbury and Shropshire area can choose to support Omega, so we receive a share of £5m.
Open replies for more details...
From today, Co-op members in the Shrewsbury and Shropshire area can choose to support Omega, so we receive a share of £5m.
Open replies for more details...
October 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We are delighted to have been selected as one of the Co-op Local Community Fund charities for 2025/26!
From today, Co-op members in the Shrewsbury and Shropshire area can choose to support Omega, so we receive a share of £5m.
Open replies for more details...
From today, Co-op members in the Shrewsbury and Shropshire area can choose to support Omega, so we receive a share of £5m.
Open replies for more details...
Pupil Pals is well and truly brightening the lives of many individuals across the UK. We receive some wonderful drawings from a variety of schools and age groups. Thank-you again to all the schools so far that have helped put a smile on someone's face. 🌈🏫
October 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Pupil Pals is well and truly brightening the lives of many individuals across the UK. We receive some wonderful drawings from a variety of schools and age groups. Thank-you again to all the schools so far that have helped put a smile on someone's face. 🌈🏫
We’re delighted to welcome Tired Mums Coffee, who are joining Omega this month as a corporate sponsor!
Tired Mums Coffee is a small batch coffee producer who are donating some of their coffee and gifts for us to use as prizes. Plus, they will also be donating a percentage of their profits to Omega.
Tired Mums Coffee is a small batch coffee producer who are donating some of their coffee and gifts for us to use as prizes. Plus, they will also be donating a percentage of their profits to Omega.
October 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
We’re delighted to welcome Tired Mums Coffee, who are joining Omega this month as a corporate sponsor!
Tired Mums Coffee is a small batch coffee producer who are donating some of their coffee and gifts for us to use as prizes. Plus, they will also be donating a percentage of their profits to Omega.
Tired Mums Coffee is a small batch coffee producer who are donating some of their coffee and gifts for us to use as prizes. Plus, they will also be donating a percentage of their profits to Omega.
Huge thanks to everyone who attended our very busy Autumnal Omega Quiz, once again hosted by the very generous and talented GreenHouse Café. We managed to raise a staggering £550 and were thrilled to give out some fantastic prizes, all generously donated by local businesses and volunteers.
October 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Huge thanks to everyone who attended our very busy Autumnal Omega Quiz, once again hosted by the very generous and talented GreenHouse Café. We managed to raise a staggering £550 and were thrilled to give out some fantastic prizes, all generously donated by local businesses and volunteers.
As students begin a new academic year, we’re working with a number of universities to encourage students to volunteer with us through internships.
Volunteering can broaden your horizons, give you a taster of working in the charity sector and add valuable skills and experience to your CV.
Volunteering can broaden your horizons, give you a taster of working in the charity sector and add valuable skills and experience to your CV.
October 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
As students begin a new academic year, we’re working with a number of universities to encourage students to volunteer with us through internships.
Volunteering can broaden your horizons, give you a taster of working in the charity sector and add valuable skills and experience to your CV.
Volunteering can broaden your horizons, give you a taster of working in the charity sector and add valuable skills and experience to your CV.
Congratulations to our 'Volunteer of the Month’ Lorna! Thank you, for all that you do. 💛
We’d also like to say thank you to Patch Plants, whose sponsorship of our 'Volunteer of the Month' scheme is coming to an end. Our winning volunteers and their clients have loved receiving beautiful plants! 💚
We’d also like to say thank you to Patch Plants, whose sponsorship of our 'Volunteer of the Month' scheme is coming to an end. Our winning volunteers and their clients have loved receiving beautiful plants! 💚
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations to our 'Volunteer of the Month’ Lorna! Thank you, for all that you do. 💛
We’d also like to say thank you to Patch Plants, whose sponsorship of our 'Volunteer of the Month' scheme is coming to an end. Our winning volunteers and their clients have loved receiving beautiful plants! 💚
We’d also like to say thank you to Patch Plants, whose sponsorship of our 'Volunteer of the Month' scheme is coming to an end. Our winning volunteers and their clients have loved receiving beautiful plants! 💚
Did you know that easyfundraising donates to Omega for free when you shop? Please take a few minutes to sign up on the easyfundraising homepage today, choose 'Omega - Ending Isolation, Ending Loneliness' as your cause, and you will be helping to fund our work every time you shop. #easyfundraising
September 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Did you know that easyfundraising donates to Omega for free when you shop? Please take a few minutes to sign up on the easyfundraising homepage today, choose 'Omega - Ending Isolation, Ending Loneliness' as your cause, and you will be helping to fund our work every time you shop. #easyfundraising
@omegaconnected.bsky.social is a charity dedicated to reducing loneliness across the UK. We’re raising money to support more people who are lonely & socially isolated. Please donate if you can. If not, please share this post so we can reach more people. THANK YOU!
omega.uk.net/donate
#Endloneliness
omega.uk.net/donate
#Endloneliness
September 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
@omegaconnected.bsky.social is a charity dedicated to reducing loneliness across the UK. We’re raising money to support more people who are lonely & socially isolated. Please donate if you can. If not, please share this post so we can reach more people. THANK YOU!
omega.uk.net/donate
#Endloneliness
omega.uk.net/donate
#Endloneliness
A reminder that you can recycle with us, and we can turn your unwanted items into money, to help fund our services.
Please send your items to Omega, London House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TX.
You can find out more here: omega.uk.net/recycle
Thank you for your support! 💛
#endloneliness
Please send your items to Omega, London House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TX.
You can find out more here: omega.uk.net/recycle
Thank you for your support! 💛
#endloneliness
September 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A reminder that you can recycle with us, and we can turn your unwanted items into money, to help fund our services.
Please send your items to Omega, London House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TX.
You can find out more here: omega.uk.net/recycle
Thank you for your support! 💛
#endloneliness
Please send your items to Omega, London House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TX.
You can find out more here: omega.uk.net/recycle
Thank you for your support! 💛
#endloneliness
September 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Are you ready to test your brainpower & win some fantastic prizes? Omega quiz night at The GreenHouse Café. Milk Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1SZ
2nd October 2025 at 6pm
Please contact us to book in your team. £5 per person with a recommended team of 6.
Call 01742 245088 or Email letterbox@omega.uk.net
2nd October 2025 at 6pm
Please contact us to book in your team. £5 per person with a recommended team of 6.
Call 01742 245088 or Email letterbox@omega.uk.net
September 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Are you ready to test your brainpower & win some fantastic prizes? Omega quiz night at The GreenHouse Café. Milk Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1SZ
2nd October 2025 at 6pm
Please contact us to book in your team. £5 per person with a recommended team of 6.
Call 01742 245088 or Email letterbox@omega.uk.net
2nd October 2025 at 6pm
Please contact us to book in your team. £5 per person with a recommended team of 6.
Call 01742 245088 or Email letterbox@omega.uk.net
While summer is attempting to leave us all hot and bothered, we are planning for our next quiz! With this, we would love to offer some great raffle prizes to help raise much needed funds to continue to support our services.
#raffleprizes #donate #charity #shrewsbury
#raffleprizes #donate #charity #shrewsbury
September 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
While summer is attempting to leave us all hot and bothered, we are planning for our next quiz! With this, we would love to offer some great raffle prizes to help raise much needed funds to continue to support our services.
#raffleprizes #donate #charity #shrewsbury
#raffleprizes #donate #charity #shrewsbury
Do you know someone who is lonely, who would appreciate receiving regular letters from a dedicated penpal?
Our free penpal scheme ‘Letterbox’ matches socially isolated clients with our volunteer penpals.
If you’d like to find out more: omega.uk.net/letterbox
#allthelonelypeople
#EndLoneliness
Our free penpal scheme ‘Letterbox’ matches socially isolated clients with our volunteer penpals.
If you’d like to find out more: omega.uk.net/letterbox
#allthelonelypeople
#EndLoneliness
August 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Do you know someone who is lonely, who would appreciate receiving regular letters from a dedicated penpal?
Our free penpal scheme ‘Letterbox’ matches socially isolated clients with our volunteer penpals.
If you’d like to find out more: omega.uk.net/letterbox
#allthelonelypeople
#EndLoneliness
Our free penpal scheme ‘Letterbox’ matches socially isolated clients with our volunteer penpals.
If you’d like to find out more: omega.uk.net/letterbox
#allthelonelypeople
#EndLoneliness
Chatterbox Befriending Service is a wonderful way to stay connected to your community while supporting those who simply need someone to talk to.
If you enjoy a good conversation and want to help us tackle loneliness, sign up today.
omega.uk.net/volunteer/ap...
If you enjoy a good conversation and want to help us tackle loneliness, sign up today.
omega.uk.net/volunteer/ap...
August 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Chatterbox Befriending Service is a wonderful way to stay connected to your community while supporting those who simply need someone to talk to.
If you enjoy a good conversation and want to help us tackle loneliness, sign up today.
omega.uk.net/volunteer/ap...
If you enjoy a good conversation and want to help us tackle loneliness, sign up today.
omega.uk.net/volunteer/ap...
Omega features in Breathe magazine this month!
The magazine includes an article on letter writing and the many benefits it can bring. As part of the article, our Letterbox volunteer Mary talks about the penpals that she writes to, and shares tips for getting started with writing to a new penpal.
The magazine includes an article on letter writing and the many benefits it can bring. As part of the article, our Letterbox volunteer Mary talks about the penpals that she writes to, and shares tips for getting started with writing to a new penpal.
August 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Omega features in Breathe magazine this month!
The magazine includes an article on letter writing and the many benefits it can bring. As part of the article, our Letterbox volunteer Mary talks about the penpals that she writes to, and shares tips for getting started with writing to a new penpal.
The magazine includes an article on letter writing and the many benefits it can bring. As part of the article, our Letterbox volunteer Mary talks about the penpals that she writes to, and shares tips for getting started with writing to a new penpal.
We’re currently recruiting new Trustees.
Our work wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and guidance of a great board of trustees – and now, we’re looking for two more passionate individuals to join us in our mission of ending loneliness and social isolation.
Our work wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and guidance of a great board of trustees – and now, we’re looking for two more passionate individuals to join us in our mission of ending loneliness and social isolation.
August 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We’re currently recruiting new Trustees.
Our work wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and guidance of a great board of trustees – and now, we’re looking for two more passionate individuals to join us in our mission of ending loneliness and social isolation.
Our work wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and guidance of a great board of trustees – and now, we’re looking for two more passionate individuals to join us in our mission of ending loneliness and social isolation.
Congratulations to St Giles Primary School in Shrewsbury, winners of Omega's very first Pupil Pals trophy! The children at St Giles have regularly created beautiful cards and artwork for us to send to our lonely and socially isolated clients over the last year.
July 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations to St Giles Primary School in Shrewsbury, winners of Omega's very first Pupil Pals trophy! The children at St Giles have regularly created beautiful cards and artwork for us to send to our lonely and socially isolated clients over the last year.
Are you feeling alone or isolated, or know someone who is?
Through our Letterbox penpal scheme, you can be matched with a friendly volunteer who will write to you regularly.
We have volunteer penpals waiting to be matched with clients, so please get in touch to find out more.
omega.uk.net/letterbox
Through our Letterbox penpal scheme, you can be matched with a friendly volunteer who will write to you regularly.
We have volunteer penpals waiting to be matched with clients, so please get in touch to find out more.
omega.uk.net/letterbox
July 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Are you feeling alone or isolated, or know someone who is?
Through our Letterbox penpal scheme, you can be matched with a friendly volunteer who will write to you regularly.
We have volunteer penpals waiting to be matched with clients, so please get in touch to find out more.
omega.uk.net/letterbox
Through our Letterbox penpal scheme, you can be matched with a friendly volunteer who will write to you regularly.
We have volunteer penpals waiting to be matched with clients, so please get in touch to find out more.
omega.uk.net/letterbox
We would like to say a huge thank you to @samaritans.bsky.social Shrewsbury for offering our volunteers & staff the chance to take part in their Active Listening workshop.
The workshop explores how to structure a conversation through active listening & through giving constructive emotional support
The workshop explores how to structure a conversation through active listening & through giving constructive emotional support
July 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We would like to say a huge thank you to @samaritans.bsky.social Shrewsbury for offering our volunteers & staff the chance to take part in their Active Listening workshop.
The workshop explores how to structure a conversation through active listening & through giving constructive emotional support
The workshop explores how to structure a conversation through active listening & through giving constructive emotional support